WHAT is a Certificate of Completion (COC)?

The COC is a credential awarded by Weber State University showing that you have completed Weber State’s General Education (GE) requirements. These requirements are needed for associate and bachelor’s degrees and are outlined on this paper. You must also maintain a 2.0 WSU GPA, complete at least 10 credits through WSU, and graduate. The COC is accepted by all public, Utah institutions and waives general education requirements at that institution.  BYU and Westminster are private institutions that will accept credits, but may require additional courses be taken towards general education requirements for their school.   

• CE courses are $5 per credit (ex. 3 credits X $5 = $15).  A book fee may also be required. 

• The COC consists of approximately 27 college credits. 

• CE courses require admission to the college and registration in the CE courses. 

• It is recommended that a student have a 3.0 GPA or higher to enroll in CE courses.

• To earn college credit in a CE course the student must earn a C or higher. 

• To earn college credit in an AP course the student must pass the AP exam with a 3 or higher.  An AP exam in a foreign language must be passed with a 5. 

• Student’s working towards the COC need to meet with the WSU Advisor at VHS for official tracking and planning. 

• Weber State general education requirements are subject to change. 

• If a student does not complete the COC, the credits will most likely transfer, but will be subject to review by the institution student attends. 

• Each class can only be counted in one general education area.

*CE classes begin a college GPA.  It is important to earn the highest grades possible. 

There are three scholarships to keep in mind when working towards the COC.   

• Prime Scholarship:  To earn the CE Transform certificate, students need to complete 5 CE General Education courses, each from a different general education category (which includes: Written Communication, Quantitative Literacy, American Institutions, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences).

• Opportunity Scholarship (AP/CE English, Math, Science courses)

• WSU Edge Scholarship:  Requires 9 CE credits, 3.0 GPA

Certificate of Completion (COC) Planning by Grade Level

9th Grade

• Take AP Human Geography (pass exam with a 3 or higher)

• Take AP Environmental Science (pass exam with a 3 or higher)

• Take available graduation requirements such as PE 9, Fit for Life, and Digital Studies during 9th grade year.

• Add COC approved courses to your course requests for 10th grade.

• Meet with your High School Counselor in the Spring for a COC planning session (email will be sent to 9th grade parents in March to sign up for COC appointments).

• Students that do not take AP classes in the gi grade can still earn the COC.

10th Grade

• Students schedule should have 2-3 classes meeting COC requirements during their sophomore year.

11th Grade

• Work with your counselor during junior year College and Career Readiness (CCR) appointment to make sure required classes for graduation and for the COC are in your schedule and plan for senior year.

• Begin researching college majors and prerequisites as you will be entering college as a sophomore.

• Meet with the WSU advisor at VHS for official tracking and planning

12th Grade

• Double check your schedule at the beginning of the year and make sure all required classes for graduation and for the COC are in your schedule.

• Have AP scores sent to Weber State University. When registering for AP exams select WSU at the university to have your scores sent to.

• If you have taken a CE class through another university have that university (SLCC, U of U High School program, BYU-l, etc.) transcript sent to Weber State University.

• Meet with the WSU COC advisor at VHS by January of senior year to finish application for the COC.

Viewmont's Weber State University Advisor