1. Summer 2016 Graduation Workshop
Presented by the Counseling Division

2. Petition deadlines Summer 2016 3/18/16 Fall 2016 10/21/16
Mention that starting Fall the college is moving to same semester graduation petition.
I will find the correct/updated flyer before the workshops
Petition deadlines
Summer /18/16
Fall /21/16
Spring /17/17

3. Degrees and Requirements
AA/AS Degree Requirements
AA-T/AS-T Requirements
Associate of Arts Degrees
Broad-based educational degree
Require 60 units:
18+ units in the major
21 units in general education
3 units Multicultural/Gender Studies
3 units US History
3 units Political Science
3 units PE/Dance/Health Education 106
Associate Degrees for Transfer
AS-T or AA-T Degrees are guarantee admission with Junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and give priority admissions consideration.
Require 60 CSU Units:
Certified completion of the CSU GE or IGETC
18 + Units in the Major
Associate of Science Degrees
Technical / Occupational training
Require 60 units:
18+ units in the major
18 units in general education
3 units Multicultural/Gender Studies
3 units PE/Dance/Health Education 106
Certificate of Achievement-Transfer Studies
Requires completion of the CSU GE or IGETC

4. Catalog Rights
Students have two options regarding the requirements for the Associate Degree: 1) Eligibility to graduate under the catalog in effect at the time they petition to graduate, whether or not they maintain continuous enrollment at the college; or 2) Electing to graduate under the catalog in effect during their initial enrollment at Napa Valley College if they maintain continuous enrollment (by taking at least one course each academic year—fall or spring semester) may also elect to graduate under the catalog in effect during initial enrollment at Napa Valley College. Note: Catalog rights do not apply to modifications to entrance requirements for programs (e.g., ADN, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) or program prerequisites.

5. Next Steps… After submitting your application
The Admissions and Records Office will be contacting you by once they have reviewed your petition. This usually happens 8-12 weeks after the deadline to petition.
2. If you have petitioned for an AA-T or AS-T, please note that you will want to submit a Verification Form of your ADT to each admissions office at each CSU to which you applied. A counselor can help you with this form at the time you fill out your graduation petition.
ADT verification deadlines:
Oct. 30th for Winter applications
Oct. 30th for Spring  
March 15th for Fall
For Commencement information, please visit
There is only one commencement ceremony in the spring semester.
You will be invited to participate for the May 2017 ceremony.
Review some of the next steps, and remind students that commencement

6. Next Steps… After submitting your application
4. The actual diploma(s) is/are mailed to graduates upon verification of completion of all requirements.
5. If you believe you are no longer eligible to graduate due to changes in your spring schedule (like having dropped a required class), please send an to the appropriate A&R staff member listed below so that your petition can be withdrawn.
Emphasize the importance of keeping A&R updated on the correct and address if they change it after filing for graduation
** if application is withdrawn, can students ask to be re-filed for the following semester if they plan on completing pending coursework?
Type of Degree
 contact:
address
AA Degrees
Angelica Torres
AS Degrees in Health Occupations
Margarita Ceja
AS Degrees (other areas)
Dixie Larson
NOTE: Course Substitutions- please follow up on any pending course substitutions to ensure you meet all requirements.

7. Graduation Petition! Go to the Counseling Webpage
2. Click on Graduation Petition and Checklist (on the right side)
3. Save the petition on a flash drive or desktop
4. Start completing the petition!
**Counselor(s) will walk you step-by-step on completing the petition.

8. When finished with your Application…
Print 2 copies
One will be for you to submit to the Admissions and Records Office and the other copy will be kept in the counseling office.
yourself a copy of the petition for your records.
Congratulations for completing your Graduation Petition!!