Graduation Eligibility and Graduation Steps

Graduation Eligibility

Students should only apply for graduation when they are completing their final semester. Students must apply and meet all stated graduation application requirements by the graduation deadlines.

In order to graduate from SAC, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all coursework taken at San Antonio College, including courses successfully completed at other institutions which apply to the student's degree. 
  • Complete all required courses for the degree or certificate for which they are applying. 
  • Maintain a status of "Good Academic Standing" through the end of the final semester at SAC. 
  • Complete the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), if applicable. 
  • Complete a minimum of 25% of coursework at San Antonio College. 
  • Submit official transcript(s) from all previous colleges attended. (Email at sac-transcripts@alamo.edu or mail via USPS to San Antonio College Welcome Center 1819 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212)
  • Complete the online Graduation Application on ACES and submit the Graduation Packet to your Academic Advisor.
  • A separate graduation application is required for each degree/certificate. 

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Graduation Steps

Students who are eligible and ready to graduate should follow the graduation steps listed below. 

*For questions, email sac-grad@alamo.edu