Each and every credential is a milestone on your path to a bolder, brighter, better future. At Mid, we work hard to make sure you receive the credentials you've earned. Learn how credentials are awarded and how you can celebrate your achievements.
Each semester, Mid Michigan College reviews student records to identify students who have earned a credential during that term (based on completed and enrolled courses).
General Requirements for Credentials
Graduation refers to the completion of coursework. Students do this at various times throughout the year depending on program requirements.
Commencement is the ceremony held for those who have completed associate degrees, certificates, or training credentials. Currently, Mid has one Commencement ceremony each May (after the winter semester). Students are eligible to participate in Commencement if they have graduated in the previous fall semester or have applied to graduate in the winter or following summer semester.
If you have questions about your graduation eligibility, contact us at graduation@midmich.edu.
Graduating with honors is determined by cumulative (overall) GPA. A cumulative GPA of 3.500-3.899 denotes graduating with honors. A cumulative GPA of 3.900-4.0 denotes graduating with high honors. One-half of the credit toward your credential must be taken at Mid to graduate with honors or high honors.
Yes, programs will be available at the Commencement ceremony.
Diplomas are mailed to you approximately 6-8 weeks after the completion of graduation requirements. Your mailing address is collected during the graduate identification process. If you have an address change, email graduation@midmich.edu.
Diplomas are not distributed at Mid's Commencement ceremony.
There is no cost for your original diploma.
Mid Michigan College will reissue diplomas for alumni who have lost or damaged a diploma, or those who have legally changed their names. Replacement diplomas follow the current diploma format. They are printed with the original graduation date, but with signatures of current College Officials.
Diplomas damaged in shipment or not received by the student will be replaced free of charge. Diplomas reprinted for any other reason will be subject to a $10.00 fee. Please note that you cannot receive a diploma if you have an outstanding balance due to the College.
To request a replacement diploma, contact Registration & Records at enrollment@midmich.edu or (989) 386-6659.
Graduation requirements for a degree, certificate, or training credential are based on requirements printed in the College Catalog.
Students have seven years to complete those requirements, given continuous attendance. Continuous attendance is defined as attending at least one semester per academic year. If the program requirements are altered in subsequent Catalogs, continuously enrolled students may choose to follow the new requirements.
Students cannot mix requirements from different catalogs. If a student takes longer than seven years to complete a program, the current requirements must be completed. If a student is not enrolled continuously, then the current requirements must be met. The College does maintain the right to shorten the seven year period for some programs, under certain circumstances, such as the complete discontinuation of a program.
Students may earn more than one degree, certificate, or training credential from Mid. However, extra totals of credits are required—fifteen additional credits for each additional associate degree and six additional credits for additional training credentials or certificates.
Financial Aid eligibility for a student ends as of the anticipated graduation date for an associate degree. Students who intend to continue coursework after this date should contact Financial Aid before registering for additional coursework.
Graduating students who have received Federal Student Loans are expected to complete Exit Loan Counseling.
There are several options available for obtaining your Mid transcript, including no-cost and low-fee options for different transcript delivery methods.