Napa Valley College awards two kinds of associate degrees. An Associate of Arts Degree is earned in general areas of study that provide students with a liberal arts foundation such as natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. They are often awarded to students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. An Associate of Science Degree is earned in occupational programs that provide students with skills and training for immediate entry into the workforce such as health occupations, business, and various technical fields. Please refer to the Napa Valley College catalog or make an appointment with a counselor to inquire about the graduation requirements.
All candidates for graduation must file a petition in the Admissions and Records Office in the semester prior to the semester they wish to graduate. Graduation petitions are due the ninth week of each semester. During the summer, students can file during the fifth week for graduation during the fall semester. This is to ensure that students have ample opportunity to enroll in any classes they may be missing for graduation.
Download a Petition for Graduation for Associate of Arts - A.A. Degree and/or Associate of Science - A.S. Degree
Before submitting the graduation petition to the Admissions and Records Office, students are required to meet with a counselor in order to verify the following:
- Eligibility for graduation
- Whether Napa Valley College offers the major or occupational program that the student is requesting