Danville Area Community College
Graduation Checklist
Graduation Requirements
Student's total program must contain a minimum of 60 credit hours for
an A.S.A., A.A.S., A.G.S. or A.E.S. degree, or 62 credit hours for an A.A.
or A.S. degree
Cumulative grade point average must not be less than 3.0 (on a 5.0 scale)
Candidates for the Associate in Science & Arts Degree must present an organized program
of study which meets our General Education requirements
Illinois State Constitution Requirement: DACC degree candidates must meet
requirements of U.S. Senate Bill No. 195 (Federal and State Constitution).This may be
accomplished by any one of the following methods:
High School graduate from Illinois school since/including 1960
Proficiency Test at DACC
Illinois GED Certificate with scores on Constitution Test
Credit in American Government (POLI 150) at DACC
Stop by the Records Office (Vermilion Hall, 217-443-8797)
Verify your high school transcript or GED is on file at the same time you file your
intent
Provide best known address for future contact
Order cap and gown for graduation
Stop by the Career Services Center if you are a Career/Vocational
Student
(Lincoln 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
Stop by the Cashier's Office (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
Stop by the Learning Resource Center (Clock Tower Center, 217-443-8734)
Make sure you don't have any unreturned books or a fine due
Stop by the DACC Bookstore (Lincoln Hall, 217-443-8759)
Ask about dates for book buy-backs -- Selling your books is much easier to do while you
are still on campus
Financial Aid Note: If you received any educational loans, inform your lender/holder
that you have graduated and update your address and phone number (if applicable).
Records DACC