Graduation Checklist

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You're almost there!

Take the final step of your education here at DACC and apply to graduate!

Find Out What You Need

Find out what you need for commencement, such as caps & gowns, and ceremony details

Honors Cords, Stoles, & Medallions

See if you are graduating with honors.

Send Your Transcripts

While you are thinking about graduation, you can “pre-order” your final transcripts to be sent to the college you are transferring to or a future employer.

What is IAI?

Danville Area Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows transfer of the completed Illinois General Education Core Curriculum between participating institutions.

Are You Ready?

Before you register for your last semester, make sure you check with a DACC Advisor or Counselor to make sure you’ve met all of the certificate or degree requirements. Using a DACC curriculum guide for your chosen certificate or degree will assist you in planning ahead. Click here for DACC Curriculum Guides.

General Associate Degree Requirements:
  • Students must complete 60 degree-oriented credit hours. Developmental education/basic skills courses do not count for degree credit.
  • Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Students may not have any outstanding bills on campus.
General Certificate Requirements:
  • Students must have a 2.0 grade point average for the required coursework.
  • Students may not have any outstanding bills on campus.

Graduation Requirements

  • Student's total program must contain a minimum of 60 credit hours for an A.A., A.S., A.A.S, A.G.S., or A.E.S. degree.
  • Cumulative grade point average must not be less than 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Candidates for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree must present an organized program of study which meets our General Education requirements.
  • Associate degree candidates must complete INST 101 Success in College. To maximize the benefits of this course, students should complete it during their first semester at the college.

Places to Stop by before graduating

Records

Location: Vermilion Hall, 217-443-8797

Career Services Center

Location: Cannon Hall, 217-443-8597

  • Learn what services are offered to assist you with career planning or your job search
  • Get help with your resume, cover letter, and interview techniques
  • Learn about DACC's system for posting job notices
  • Get the date of the upcoming job fair
Cashier's Office

Location: Vermilion Hall, 217-443-8592

Ask if you owe DACC any money. Past due balances such as an insignificant (but unpaid) library fine or parking ticket could prevent your transcript from being released

Learning Resource Center

Location: Clock Tower Center, 217-443-8734

Make sure you don't have any unreturned books or a fine due

DACC Bookstore

Location: Lincoln Hall, 217-443-8759

The DACC Follett Bookstore may buy back your books -- Selling your books is much easier to do while you are still on campus

Financial Aid

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If you received any educational loans, inform your lender/holder that you have graduated and update your address and phone number (if applicable).