Catalog Rights

Students may graduate under the degree requirements in effect:

1. At the time of first enrollment at College of the Sequoias,* California Community College (CCC),* or California State Universities (CSU)* as long as continuous enrollment is maintained; or
2. Any academic year while continuous enrollment is maintained at College of the Sequoias, California Community College (CCC), or California State Universities (CSU); or
3. At the time continuous enrollment is reestablished and maintained at College of the Sequoias; or
4. At the time of graduation

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At the time of first enrollment at College of the Sequoias does not apply to students concurrently enrolled in high school. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in at least one semester per calendar year or one semester per academic year excluding summer session and ends with a break of more than two consecutive semesters (continuous enrollment cannot be maintained with a break of more than two consecutive semesters excluding summer session). Any academic record symbol (A-F, CR, NC, P, NP, I, IP, W) shall constitute enrollment. Exception: COS enrolled high school students completing all degree requirements while in high school can be awarded the degree requirements using any catalog rights listed.  

Due to recent changes in general education requirements for transfer, counselors have the discretion to determine how catalog rights are applied. Their decisions may be based on previous coursework, Title 5 regulations, and major requirements, with the goal of helping students avoid unnecessary units and graduate or transfer on time. Catalog rights will primarily apply to general education patterns and, if applicable, major requirements—provided there are no substantial changes to the requirements. If significant changes occur in the major requirements, students must follow the catalog year in effect when they re-establish enrollment at COS.