Completion of not less than sixty (60) associate degree applicable semester units of course work with not less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Students must complete one of the following General Education patterns:

• San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education pattern with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units. OR
• California State University General Education pattern. OR
• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU Version) General Education pattern.

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• Completion of the requirements of an approved Major which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog. OR
• Completion of the requirements of an approved Area of Emphasis which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog

Of the minimum required sixty (60) semester units, the student must complete:

• The last twelve (12) semester units and attend during the semester of qualification for graduation at San Joaquin Delta College. OR
• A total of at least twenty-four (24) units at San Joaquin Delta College.

Units earned through Credit by Examination do not apply to the residency requirement.

Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to choose the appropriate courses to complete the entire CSU or IGETC General Education pattern.

Associate Degree applications are submitted at the beginning of the term during which the student expects to complete the certificate requirements. For the Deadline Dates, please check Important Deadlines.

The Associate Degree(s) CANNOT be posted to the student's record until after the end of the term during which it was earned.  This usually occurs during the second or third week following the end of that term. It could take longer if the student took a class that ends beyond the end of the term, as all grades must be posted. It could also be delayed if the student has an "Incomplete" to clear, has submitted a grade change request, or is taken a class at another college.

The diplomas are mailed approximately two months after the end of a term. The approximately availability dates are as follows:

• Summer: mid October
• Fall: late February
• Spring: late July

Students who have previously earned a degree or certificate can order a reprint of that document. There is $10.00 processing fee for each reprint request. ALL holds must be cleared before the reprint can be released. Reprints take up to three weeks and are mailed to the student. To order a reprint of a degree or certificate, please download the Reprint Request Form, complete, enclose payment, and return to:

San Joaquin Delta College
Evaluations Office
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207

Students who have previously earned a degree or certificate can order a reprint of that document. There is $10.00 processing fee for each reprint request. ALL holds must be cleared before the reprint can be released. Reprints take up to three weeks and are mailed to the student.

To order a reprint of a degree or certificate, please download the Reprint Request Form, complete, enclose payment, and return to:

• In Person - Admissions & Records Service Window located in the DeRicco Student Services Building. Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, closed Friday OR
• By Mail -

  SJDC
  Evaluations Office, Box 102
  Attn: Evaluation Transcript Request
  5151 Pacific Avenue
  Stockton, CA 95207