How to Graduate

When you have completed all requirements of your program, and wish to receive a Nunavut Arctic College diploma, certificate, or record of achievement, you must complete and submit to the registrar an Elect to Graduate form. You will be notified if you are eligible to graduate, and provided an explanation if you are not.

Students who are nearing completion of their program should carefully review the graduation requirements identified below.

Students continuing into the next year of a multi-year program should fill in a Continuation Notice form.

Elective and Required Courses

Most programs allow students to choose elective courses -- courses that count toward the completion of the program, but which not all students in the program will necessarily take.

Electives allow students to tailor their curriculum to their own interests and career goals. However, it is each student's responsibility to make careful note of required courses and to ensure that all required courses are completed prior to the date you hope to graduate from the program. Speak to your academic advisor for more information.

Minimum Average

Students must ensure that they have completed the minimum number of approved elective courses. Certificate and Diploma programs also require a minimum average of 60 per cent or more in courses counting toward graduation.

Students should make careful note of the information in the “Certification and Curriculum” sections of their program's description. To find this information, see the individual program descriptions in the NAC Academic Calendar .

Outstanding Accounts

Students will not receive diplomas, certificates, transcripts, records of achievement or be allowed to participate in convocation ceremonies if they owe money to the College. You should check whether all your fees -- everything from tuition to library fines -- are paid in full before applying to graduate, but you will be provided the outstanding balance if your application to graduate is rejected.