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There are so many benefits to obtaining a degree or certificate and you deserve the opportunity to be recognized for it. Triton grants the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Fine Arts as well as the Career Certificate and the Advanced Career Certificate.

Students who complete a degree or certificate program without interruption must satisfy the requirements specified in the college catalog for the year in which they first enrolled. If degree or certificate requirements are changed after enrollment, the student may choose to satisfy the new requirements. If you wish to change your catalog year and/or program, please do so immediately with the Records Office. This will ensure that the correct coursework is displayed on your record for academic planning.

Those who re-enroll after withdrawal from the college for at least one year must satisfy the requirements specified in the catalog for the year in which they re-enter.

Students are encouraged to meet with their program specific counselor to determine if they have met the necessary requirements and/or to finalize a detailed list of courses needed to complete their degree/certificate program.

A degree, career certificate, or advanced certificate is not automatically conferred upon completion of curriculum requirements. Concentrations will not be listed on the diploma for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science programs.

All candidates must:

1. Have an official high school or GED transcript on file with the Records Office prior to graduation
2. Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of graduation.
3. Complete an Application for Graduation via your MyTriton portal.
   - Select the Academic Planning tab under the Web Advisor for Students section, then click the Application for Graduation link.  

Triton College certifies graduates three times a year in May, August and December, with a Commencement Ceremony held in May.

While we encourage you to participate in the graduation ceremony, attendance is optional. Additional information regarding the ceremony can be found here.

High Honors, designated by gold honor cords, are awarded at the annual commencement to graduating associate's degree students having a 3.75 or better cumulative GPA.

Honors, distinguished by red honor cords, are awarded at the annual commencement to graduating associate degree students having at least a 3.50 but less than 3.75 cumulative GPA.

• September 17, 2018 - December 2018 Graduation Application Deadline
• February 11, 2019 - May 2019 Graduation Application Deadline
• June 17, 2019 - August 2019 Graduation Application Deadline

Triton College participates in the Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (CAREER), which allows students interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science or certificate program not offered at their home community college to receive in-district tuition at another participating community college.  With prior approval, out of district students may enroll in an Applied Science program at Triton College that may not be available through their local community college. Students are encouraged to contact their home community college for approval to enroll in a specified program of study. Upon receipt of this approval, Triton College will assess them at the in-district rate. 

Students residing in Triton’s district wishing to complete a Joint Agreement program must complete the following steps:

1. Complete the Joint Agreement application. This can be found by selecting the link below or picking up a paper application at the Records Office, located in building B-220.
2. Provide a valid photo ID showing proof that the student resides at an in-district address.
3. Provide a copy of the program curriculum that the student wishes to pursue (only applicable to first-time Joint Agreement applicants). Students planning to enroll in a selective admissions program must also provide a copy of the approval letter for the admission into the desired program.
4. Once approved, provide the college that you will be attending a copy of the approval letter. This letter will deem the student responsible for paying the in-district tuition rate at the college of attendance.

The Joint Agreement application is required to be filed at least 30 days before the start of the semester. If this requirement is not met, Triton College will not approve the student for that semester; however, the student may apply for a later semester.

Please note: The adjusted tuition rate only applies to courses underlined in the approved community college’s catalog for the student’s program. If students stray from their approved program courses or change their program, they will be billed the out-of-district rate of tuition for those courses.

Students residing outside of Triton College’s district should begin the Joint Agreement application process at their in-district college.

A student who resides outside of the Triton College district, but is employed by a company or organization within the district, will be entitled to in-district tuition rates if the following conditions are met:

1. The student and an authorized agent of the company must complete the In-District Worker Form, verifying that the student is employed at least 35 hours per week. This form can be found below or in the Records Office, located in building B-220, and must be submitted prior to the start of the semester.
2. The student must submit a recent pay stub indicating that he/she is employed at least 35 hours per week by a company or organization within the district or provide other means of employment verification
3. A new In-District Worker Form must be submitted each semester, prior to the start of classes, to confirm eligibility
4. All documents submitted by the student are subject to verification by the college

• May 1 – Fall 2019 Joint Agreement and In-District Worker applications will begin to be accepted and reviewed
• July 22 – Fall 2019 Joint Agreement applications due
• August 19 – Credit and GED/ESL classes begin
• August 26 – Fall 2019 In-District Worker applications due
• September 3 – Spring 2020 Joint Agreement and In-District Worker application will begin to be accepted and reviewed
• December 20 – Spring 2020 Joint Agreement applications due
• January 21 – Credit and GED/ESL classes begin
• January 27 – Spring 2020 In-District Worker applications due
• February 3 – Summer 2020 Joint Agreement and In-District Worker applications will begin to be accepted and reviewed
• April 27 – Summer 2020 Joint Agreement applications due
• May 26 – Credit classes begin
• June 1 – Summer 2020 In-district Worker applications due