CONTINUOUS ATTENDANCE AND CATALOG RIGHTS:

For graduation (AA Degree or AS Degree) students may follow the catalog requirements that were in effect for the academic year when their attendance began at Orange Coast College or follow the catalog requirements in effect during subsequent years of attendance provided that continuous enrollment has been maintained.

Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in a course at Orange Coast College for at least one semester in a calendar year. The student must receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, W, I or IP for the course.

Exceptions: Absence due to an approved leave or to attend another accredited institution of higher education shall not be considered an interruption in attendance. This absence cannot exceed two calendar years.

The Academic Petition Council may authorize or require substitutions for discontinued courses.

Catalog rights do not apply to the certification of general education for transfer. Students must follow the GE pattern in effect when they petition for certification. Courses used for certification must be on the approved list at the time they are taken.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATE DEGREES:

A. General Education requirements earned for one Associate Degree may be applied toward an additional Associate Degree.

B. A student who holds a degree from any regionally accredited institution may earn an additional Associate Degree in a specific major.

C. A candidate for an additional Associate Degree must complete the requirements for a separate major at Orange Coast College, including an additional 12 or more units of credit at Orange Coast College beyond the requirements for the prior or additional degree.

D. A student must complete all the required courses listed in the current catalog for the specific major(s) and general education.

E. In the case of programs that offer two or more options, a student may earn an additional Associate Degree by completing the requirements of those options.

F. Only one Associate in Arts Degree will be awarded to a student by Orange Coast College.