Graduation...Start planning early!
Graduation is an exciting time for students, faculty, and the staff of Daytona State. Graduation is the combination of a lot of hard work, attention to details, and many successful learning experiences.
The first step in the graduation process is the completion of the Application for Graduation. In order for the college to know that all requirements are completed, the Application for Graduation form must be completed and approved by your academic advisor or department chair. Since students are in many stages of their academic programs, it is the student’s responsibility to notify us that all degree requirements are completed.
New State Law - July 1, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009 the state is no longer offering the CLAST exam for graduation.
A new Florida state regulation will go into effect for students graduating from all public colleges after July 1, 2009. The Board of Higher Education requires students to earn a 2.5 GPA in credits in ENC1101 and ENC1102, or other eligible college level English course, as well as minimum 2.5 in two courses for six credits of college level mathematics. In the past the state offered the CLAST exam as an alternative prior to the awarding of an AA or Bachelor degree.
After June 30, 2009 the options to meet graduation requirements for a student who has earned six credits of “C” in English and/or math will be to take another course and earn a grade of “B”; earn an appropriate score on the CPT test; or to take or have taken the SAT/ACT test and earn the appropriate score.
Application for Graduation
Duplicate Diploma Request (pdf)
Important Graduation Dates and Deadlines
2009 Graduation Ceremony Information
Steps for Completing the Application for Graduation
Click Here For Important Information on Completing Your Application for Graduation
You should review your status using the online degree audit programs. Once you feel you have met all course requirements, you should have degree audit verified by the academic department. Once the graduation fee is paid, and you have met all course requirements, you will receive additional information about the graduation ceremony. Students can graduate at the end of each semester. There is only one graduation ceremony each year held in May, all graduates are invited to participate. If you have any questions, you can email our graduation office graduation@daytonastate.edu Correspondence concerning your graduation application and any questions will be conducted by email.
Continuous Enrollment Requirement for Graduation
Continuous enrollment means a student has not missed a major semester (Fall or Spring). Currently enrolled students who attend Daytona State continuously for each major semester may use the general education requirements in effect the year they enter. However, if requirements change, continuously enrolled students either may continue under the old requirements or meet any new ones. New students, and those returning after missing one or more major semesters, must use the requirements listed in the catalog upon their return.
Substitutions and Waivers
A student may be permitted to substitute requirements upon the completion of a substitution form signed by the appropriate Program Manager/Program Chairperson and Dean/Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, if it is determined that the substitution is in the student's best interest. College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
All Florida community college students seeking an AA degree must satisfy the CLAST requirement before their degree is awarded. The CLAST measures college-level communications and math skills and is part of the state's overall effort to ensure students have acquired the skills expected in those areas. In accordance with Rule 6A-10.0311, F.A.C., Section 1008.29, F.S., students may not need to take the CLAST unless they plan to major in education in the state of Florida. Students will qualify for an exemption to the CLAST if they meet one of the conditions below. If you:
Information about the CLAST, the skills it measures, eligibility requirements for taking the exam or obtaining an exemption and CLAST registration is available in the Assessment Services offices on any campus.
Recognition of Academic Excellence
Daytona State honors students who have pursued and achieved academic excellence during their course of study. They are eligible for the following honors:
Graduation Fees
Primary Degree (Non-Refundable)-$25 Each Additional Degree-$10 Duplicate Diploma-$10 College Credit and PSAV Certificates-$10 for the initial Certificate. There is no charge for additional certificates earned by student. High School Diploma-$10 In addition, all students who participate in either the college or high school graduation ceremony must pay the cost for their academic regalia (cap and gown).
Graduating after Transferring
Students who transfer prior to graduation are encouraged to “transfer back” courses to complete graduation requirements. Once an official transcript is received from the transfer institution, and the Application for Graduation has been completed, your graduation can be certified. http://go.DaytonaState.edu /recreg/grad_dates.html
