Graduation Requirements

To graduate, a student must complete all courses and attain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0. Specific requirements for all degree, and certificate programs are available from the Registrar. Credits earned in developmental courses are not counted toward graduation requirements. Matriculated students must earn a minimum number of academic credits as follows at Nashua Community College:

  • Degree students must earn 15 credits, eight of these credits must be in advanced courses in the student’s major.
  • Certificate students must earn 6 credits or 25% of the credits, whichever is higher.