Degree, Diploma and Certificate Requirements

Mitchell Technical Institute awards Certificates, Diplomas and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Specific program requirements and course sequences are described by program. It is the responsibility of each student to monitor his or her academic progress. The student is expected to know the graduation requirements pertinent to his or her program, to be cognizant of his or her grade point average, to make appropriate elective course selections and to add/drop courses to best facilitate attainment of his or her educational goals. To assist in making these important decisions, students should consult with their academic advisors. To earn a Certificate, Diploma or AAS Degree, students must:

  1. Complete the requirements of each program as specified in the current MTI General Catalog.
  2. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C).
  3. Have on file an official high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate.
  4. File a Request to Graduate form with the Registrar’s Office.
  5. Complete the General Education requirements as defined by the program of study’s curriculum:

    A. Certificate
        No General Education requirements
    B.  Diploma Requirements
        1.  3.0 credits in Communications
        2.  3.0 credits in Mathematics
        3.  1.0 credit in Student Success
    C. Associate of Applied Science Degree
        A minimum of 16.0 credits from a minimum of four of the following categories which must include 3.0 credits in Communications and 3.0 credits in Mathematics:
        1.  Communications
        2.  Computers
        3.  Mathematics
        4.  Social Sciences
        5.  Arts & Humanities
        6.  Natural Sciences
        7.  Student Success (1 credit)

  1. Complete at least 25% of coursework at MTI.

Students are required to fulfill all financial obligations to MTI. Certificates, diplomas and transcripts will be held until financial obligations are fulfilled.

Students are required to comply with the policies and regulations of this publication during their enrollment at MTI.