Length of Programs
The academic year consists of 15-week terms (semesters) during the fall and spring, and 5-week terms during winter (intersession) and summer (summer I and II). Programs of degree-based education generally start in the fall term and run 22 months in length (four terms totaling 60 weeks) except those which may require summer internships or practicums. Total credit hours and schedule of program may vary by department, including summer term or spring term starts.
The Building and Property Maintenance Technology, Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology, Plumbing, Welding Technology, and Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations certificate programs are 9 months in length.
Student Academic Course Load
A student is considered full-time when registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the fall or spring term. A student is considered part-time when registered for fewer than 12 credits for the fall or spring term. A full-time student typically carries 12 to 20 credits in both the fall and spring terms. An academic overload occurs when a student attempts to register for more than 20 credits in a term. Students who wish to register for more than 20 credits must have the permission of the Chief Academic Officer. Students who are granted permission for an academic overload are subject to additional tuition charges.
Credit Hours
The U.S. Department of Education, in 34 CFR Section 600.2, defines “credit hour” as: “…an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:
(1) one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester (term) or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or,
(2) at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.”
The Pennsylvania regulation states, in part, “A semester (term) credit hour represents a unit of curricular material that normally can be taught in a minimum of 14 hours of classroom instruction, plus appropriate outside preparation or the equivalent as determined by the faculty. A quarter credit hour represents a unit of curricular material that normally can be taught in a minimum of 10 hours of classroom instruction, plus appropriate outside preparation or the equivalent as determined by the faculty.” 22 Pa. Code Section 31.21(b).
Each course is assigned a credit-hour value based upon the required weekly hours spent in the classroom, laboratory, or program area, along with the appropriate number of additional outside work hours needed to support the course’s instructional content.
At Johnson College, students must complete forty-five (45) clock hours of work to receive 1 credit. One (1) clock hour is equivalent to a scheduled 50-minute period.
- One credit = 45 clock hours
- Two credits = 90 clock hours
- Three credits = 135 clock hours
- Four credits = 180 clock hours
The typical distribution of clock hours is one-third instruction and two-thirds outside preparation, however the distribution between instructional time and outside work may vary from course to course. Examples of this distribution are shown below.
15 clock hours of lecture + 30 clock hours of additional outside work = 1 credit
30 clock hours of lab +15 clock hours of additional outside work = 1 credit
45 clock hours of internship = 1 credit
Clinical hours = See programmatic handbook
Grading System
Course achievement level, grade point average (GPA), and career grade point average (CGPA) are provided on transcripts using the following system:
| Letter Grade | Numerical Relationship | Quality Points |
| A | 96-100 | 4.0 |
| A- | 92-95 | 3.67 |
| B+ | 88-91 | 3.33 |
| B | 84-87 | 3.0 |
| B- | 80-83 | 2.67 |
| C+ | 76-79 | 2.33 |
| C | 72-75 | 2.0 |
| C- | 68-71 | 1.67 |
| D+ | 64-67 | 1.33 |
| D | 60-63 | 1.0 |
| F | 0-59 | 0.0 |
| I* | Incomplete | |
| P | Pass | |
| W | Withdrawl | |
| F | Fail | |
| SA** | Stopped Attending | |
| R | Repeat | |
| AU | Audit |
* A grade of “I” (Incomplete) will be awarded only in exceptional circumstances. An “I” grade must be resolved by the end of the add/drop period of the following fall/spring term. If not resolved, the “I” grade will be converted to an “F”.
**A grade of “SA” (Stopped Attending) will be assigned when a student does not attend a course for 2 consecutive academic calendar weeks. An “SA” is calculated into the term GPA and career GPA in the same manner as an “F”.
A student’s career Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated using the following formula:
| Cumulative GPA (CGPA) = | total quality points earned total credit hours attempted |
Repeated Courses
Students who receive an “SA,” “F,” or “W” in a course must retake and pass the course if it is required for graduation. The original grade will remain on the transcript, along with a repeat designation. The higher grade earned will count towards the student’s term and career GPA. A course may be repeated up to two times, allowing for a total of three attempts.
Students who receive an “SA”, “F”, or “W” in a course may choose to take the course at another institution and transfer the credit to Johnson College. In this event, the original grade will remain. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of a student’s career GPA. Please refer to the Approval for Off-Campus Study transfer information in the Office of the Registrar section of this catalog for more information.
Students who receive an “SA,” “F,” or “W” in either the lecture or lab component of corequisite courses may be required to audit the component they previously passed.
Attendance Policy
Johnson College follows federal regulations that require verification of class attendance for all students receiving federal financial aid or veterans’ benefits. To remain eligible for these benefits, students must attend the classes for which aid is awarded. Financial aid may be reduced or canceled based on attendance records. It is the student’s responsible to regularly attend the courses for which they are registered and to communicate with their instructors immediately in the event they are unable to attend class for any reason.
The following policy applies to all students enrolled in credit-bearing courses:
- Students are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled classes, whether delivered in-person or online.
- For in-person courses, students must be physically present during scheduled instruction.
- For online courses, students are considered “in attendance” when they complete at least one graded activity per week (e.g., quiz, discussion post, or assignment submission).
- For hybrid courses, students must be physically present during scheduled instruction or complete at least one graded activity each week, based on the course requirements and outline provided by the instructor.
A registered student who is reported to have never attended a course within the posted timeframe to add or drop courses will be administratively removed from the applicable course and the course deleted from their transcript. The student will also be administratively removed from any co-requisite courses, regardless of the student’s attendance history in the co-requisite courses.
After the never attend process, a student who is confirmed to have not attended two (2) consecutive weeks of a course is deemed to have stopped attending the course and will be administratively removed from the course and assigned a grade of “SA” (Stopped Attending). The student will also be administratively withdrawn from any co-requisite courses, regardless of the student’s attendance history in the co-requisite courses and assigned a grade of “W” (Withdrawn).
Attendance reports are reviewed on a weekly basis by the Department of Academics. When evidence is provided that a student has stopped attending a course, the student will be notified by the Registrar’s Office when they are administratively removed from applicable courses via the Johnson College student email system. Students will not be placed back into courses from which they have been removed for having stopped attending without providing clear evidence they were incorrectly removed from the courses.
An “SA” grade is equivalent to a grade of “F”. Courses for which an “SA” is assigned must be retaken to fulfill degree requirements.
| class meets | 3 times/ week | 2 times/ week | once/ week | online |
| consecutive absences that initiate the Stop Attend process | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 weeks |
Students with extenuating circumstances—such as military service, bereavement, extended illness, participation in school functions, or jury duty—should contact their instructors immediately to discuss their situation. Students are responsible for understanding and complying with this policy to maintain their academic standing and financial aid eligibility
Class Cancellation
Instructors are expected to hold all classes at their scheduled days and times and to use the full class period, except in rare or exceptional situations. If the instructor has not arrived within the first 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, the class will be considered canceled.
Weather / Emergency Notifications
In the event the campus is closed or has a delayed opening due to inclement weather or other emergencies, notifications will be shared through multiple channels. Students, faculty, and staff can receive alerts via text message by signing up for the Johnson College Campus Alert System:
- Visit www.johnson.edu/campus-alerts
- Or text “essential” to 79516 for Scranton Campus Alerts
- Or text “wework” to 79516 for Hazleton Campus Alerts
- Or text “JCAVP” to 79516 for Airport Campus Alerts
In addition to text alerts, weather and emergency updates will be posted on the Johnson College website (www.johnson.edu) and shared on the college’s official social media platforms. It is also recommended to monitor local television stations for announcements.
If a technological emergency results in the learning management system (D2L) being down, students will be notified through an announcement on the College’s website (www.johnson.edu) and through the Johnson College Campus Alert System. Please note, D2L is not housed on the Johnson College campus, therefore emergencies on campus will have little to no effect on the learning management system.
Campus Closures and Delayed Openings
When the campus is closed, all in-person classes are canceled. However, faculty may require students to complete scheduled class activities or assignments online. Students are responsible for checking D2L and communicating with their instructors to stay current with course requirements.
If multiple in-person class sessions are canceled during a term, the College may adjust the academic calendar to ensure required instructional time is met.
Online courses are not affected by campus closures. All assignments and deadlines for online classes will continue as scheduled.
When the campus operates on a delayed opening, the campus will open at 10:00 AM and follow a compressed schedule. All compressed class periods are 35 minutes in length.
Compressed Class Schedule
Classes will meet in 35-minute compressed time blocks:
- Classes normally scheduled for 50–90 minutes will meet for one compressed time block (35 minutes).
- Classes normally scheduled for 2 hours will meet for two consecutive compressed time blocks (70 minutes total).
- Classes normally scheduled for 3 hours will meet for three consecutive compressed time blocks (105 minutes total).
- Classes normally scheduled for 4 hours will meet for four consecutive compressed time blocks (140 minutes total).
| Regular class start time | Compressed schedule meeting time |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 10:35 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:05 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:15 PM – 12:50 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 1:35 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:45 PM – 2:20 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 3:05 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM – 3:50 PM |
| 4:00 PM and later | Follow regular class schedule |
If a class has a regular start time that is not listed in the chart, refer to the closest earlier start time.
Example: A 75-minute class starting at 12:15 PM, 12:30 PM, or 12:45 PM should follow the 12:00 PM regular class start and meet during the 1:00 – 1:35 PM compressed time block.
Make-up Work
When students are absent or are unable to complete coursework as scheduled, they may be permitted to make up lost time and/or missed work in their academic and/or major courses. It is the responsibility of the student to request consideration for make-up work from the instructor immediately after not completing the required work on time.
Late Assignment Policy
Without prior arrangement, late assignments will be accepted with the following conditions:
a. The final grade of the assignment will be reduced by 10% (e.g.- 10 points out of 100) for each calendar day the assignment is submitted late.
b. Late work will not be accepted more than 4 days after the due date and will receive a score of 0.
| On Time | 1 Day Late | 2 Days Late | 3 Days Late | 4 Days Late | ≥ 5 Days Late | |
| Maximum Score | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 0% |
ACADEMIC STANDING
Academic standing refers to a student’s overall academic performance, as evaluated by the College. It is used to determine whether a student is making satisfactory progress toward the completion of a degree or certificate program. Academic standing at Johnson College is determined by a student’s term grade point average (GPA) and career (overall) grade point average (CGPA). The Office of Academics and the Office of the Registrar review term GPA and career GPA for all students at the conclusion of each Fall and Spring term to assign academic standing.
Good Academic Standing
A student is considered to be in good academic standing when both their term GPA and career GPA are 2.0 or higher.
Academic Probation
A student whose term GPA or career GPA is less than 2.0 is placed on academic probation for the following term. Students on academic probation are allowed to continue their current enrollment. However, they are required to complete a self-assessment and work with their academic advisor to develop an academic improvement plan. In addition, a hold is placed on the student’s account, preventing them from registering for future terms.
At the conclusion of the term on academic probation, the Chief Academic Officer will review the student’s academic performance.
- If the student’s term GPA and career GPA are both 2.0 or higher, the student will return to good academic standing.
- If the student’s term GPA increases to 2.0 or higher, but the career GPA remains less than 2.0, the student will continue on academic probation for the next term.
- If the student’s term GPA and career GPA both remain less than 2.0, the student will be academically dismissed from Johnson College.
Students who are academically dismissed will be notified through their Johnson College email and by a letter sent to the mailing address on file with the College. Students who wish to appeal their academic dismissal must complete and submit the Academic Dismissal Appeal Form, available on the Student Portal. Appeals must be submitted within two weeks of the dismissal email notification date.
*Health Science programs (PTA, RAD, & VEN) have separate requirements for maintaining good academic standing within each program. These requirements can be found in each program’s handbook.
Academic standing can affect financial aid eligibility. Students on academic probation are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Academic Integrity
The faculty and administration of Johnson College have high regard for the integrity of the educational process; therefore, the College wishes to recognize students not only for their academic skills and dedication but also according to a code of ethical academic behavior.
Ethical academic behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Acting at all times with honesty, integrity, and being trustworthy
- Accepting responsibility for one’s work
- Identifying contributing members of a group, where group work is authorized
- Citing references, where reference use is required
- Submitting work that is the sole creation of the student
- Never contributing to the academic dishonesty of others
Academic dishonesty refers to the commission of, or contribution to, dishonest acts by those engaged in teaching, learning, research, or related academic activities. Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
- Cheating – When a student attempts to gain an advantage or get academic credit in a way that is dishonest, disrespectful, irresponsible, untrustworthy, or unfair. Includes copying from another student’s work, unapproved collaboration or group work to complete coursework, taking an exam for another student or asking another student to take an exam for you, or using an answer key to complete coursework.
- Plagiarism – This occurs when you use another person’s words, ideas, assertions, data, or figures without acknowledgment of their work. Includes copying and pasting directly from sources (webpages, Wikipedia, blog posts, journal articles or textbooks, Chat GPT, or other artificial intelligence tools), quoting a source without appropriate citation, or not paraphrasing and/or citing a source properly.
- Submitting work that does not cite contributing members of the group when working in courses where group work is required
- Sharing of digital work (flash drives, Google Docs, etc.)
- Facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others
- Tampering with the academic work of others
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to text generators, image creators, and code assistants, must align with the principles of academic integrity at Johnson College. Faculty have the authority to establish specific guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI in their courses. These parameters may vary by assignment, assessment, or instructional activity.
The unauthorized or unapproved use of AI tools—particularly in situations where independent work is expected—may be considered a violation of academic integrity and subject to disciplinary action as outlined in this policy. Students are expected to seek clarification from their instructors when the appropriate use of AI tools is unclear.
Students are responsible for understanding what constitutes academic dishonesty and are encouraged to ask instructors if they are unsure whether a particular action violates this policy. Instructors who suspect academic dishonesty will report the incident to the Office of Academics.
Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy may result in one or more of the following consequences:
- First Offense: The student will receive a grade of “F” on the assignment in question.
- Second Offense: The student will receive an automatic failing grade (“F”) for the course.
- Third Offense: Referral to the Office of Academics. Disciplinary actions may include dismissal from Johnson College.
Academic Integrity violations are cumulative and tracked throughout the student’s academic career at Johnson College.
Academic Integrity Violation Appeal Process
Students who have been found in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy have the right to appeal the decision or the resulting disciplinary action. The appeal process ensures fairness and provides an opportunity for the student to present additional information or clarify misunderstandings.
- Notification
The student will be notified via their Johnson College email of the alleged violation, the evidence, and the consequences or disciplinary action. This notice will come from the instructor and/or the Director of Academics. - Submit an Appeal
The student must submit an Academic Integrity Violation Appeal Form (located on the Student Portal) within one week of the date of the violation notice. The content of appeal should include:
• A clear statement of the reason for the appeal
• Any supporting evidence or documentation
• A summary of relevant facts and circumstances - Review
The Director of Academics will review all documentation and may request a meeting with the student and/or instructor. - Decision and Notification
The Director of Academics will issue a decision within two weeks of receiving the appeal. The decision will be shared via email with the student, instructor, and any relevant academic offices. The decision of the appeal at this stage is final.
Outcomes of the appeal may include:
- Upholding the original decision and sanction
- Reducing or removing the sanction
- Reversing the academic integrity violation
Final Grade Appeals
Students may appeal a final course grade if they believe there has been an error or unfair evaluation. Appeals must be initiated in a timely manner and follow the steps outlined below.
- Initial Contact with Instructor
Within one week of the final grade being posted, the student must contact the course instructor via Johnson College email to request an explanation of how the final grade was determined.
- The instructor will review the grading details with the student.
- If a grading error or correction is identified, the instructor will submit a grade change.
2. Appeal to Program Director
If the student is not satisfied with the explanation or outcome from the instructor, they may appeal to the Program Director within one week of receiving the instructor’s response.
- The appeal must be submitted via the student’s Johnson College email.
- The Program Director will review the grade determination with the instructor and then meet with the student to explain the result of the appeal.
3. Final Appeal to the Chief Academic Officer
If the student remains dissatisfied after meeting with the Program Director, they must submit a Final Grade Appeal Form (available on the Student Portal) to the Chief Academic Officer within one week of receiving the Program Director’s decision.
- The submission must include a summary of prior meetings and appeal outcomes, along with a clear rationale for continuing the appeal.
- The Chief Academic Officer will review the case, consult with the involved parties, and meet with the student to communicate the final decision.
The decision of the Chief Academic Officer is final.
Academic Dismissal
Johnson College makes every effort to assist students in achieving their academic goals; however, the College reserves the right to dismiss students due to poor academic performance or violation of the academic code of conduct. An inability to meet the minimum career GPA requirement for two consecutive terms may result in dismissal from the College.
In such cases, the Office of Academics will notify students of their dismissal via:
- Letter of dismissal from the Chief Academic Officer sent to the address on file with the College
- Email sent to the student’s Johnson College email address
Dismissed students are responsible for all outstanding financial obligations to the College.
Academic Dismissal from a Program of Study
The Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Veterinary Nursing programs have specific grade point average (GPA) requirements for their major courses. Specific dismissal policies for Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Veterinary Nursing students can be found in their respective Programmatic Handbooks.
Student Grievance Policy
Johnson College strives to address and resolve student concerns fairly and promptly. A grievance is defined as a perceived injustice in which a student believes they were treated unfairly, discriminated against, or in a way that violates College policies, procedures, or applicable laws by an employee of the College.
Grievances may be related to either academic or non-academic matters and can involve faculty, staff, administrators, departments, or programs.
- Academic Grievance: The student believes they were treated unfairly within the context of a course.
- Non-Academic Grievance: The student believes they were treated unfairly outside of the classroom, in a way that violates College rules, policies, procedures, or laws.
The College maintains both an informal complaint process and a formal grievance process. Students are encouraged to follow these procedures in a timely manner.
Informal complaint process
- Academic Issues
Academic complaints should first be discussed with the course instructor. If no resolution is reached, the student may submit a formal grievance within 30 business days of the incident. A designated faculty or administrative staff member will respond in writing to the student’s Johnson College email within 14 business days of receiving the complaint.
- Non-Academic Issues
Students should attempt to resolve the issue directly with the person(s) involved, when appropriate. (Note: This step is not required for complaints involving sexual harassment, misconduct, or discrimination.) If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the student may submit a formal grievance within 30 business days of the incident. A designated staff or faculty member will review the complaint and respond in writing to the student’s Johnson College email within 14 business days of receiving the complaint.
Formal Grievance
If a concern cannot be resolved informally, students may submit a Formal Grievance Form, available on the Johnson College website. Formal grievances must be submitted within 30 business days of the outcome of the informal process. A designated staff or faculty member will review the grievance and provide a written decision to the student’s College email within 14 business days of receipt.
Appeal
A student may appeal the formal grievance decision within 10 business days by submitting an appeal request via email to the Johnson College Grievance Committee at grievance@johnson.edu.
The following information must be included in the student’s email to the Grievance Committee:
- Name and contact information of complainant(s)
- Detailed description of the appeal
- Copies of all documents relating to the complaint, including previous decisions and supporting documents
- Specific reason for the appeal
- Desired outcome
- Date the formal grievance was submitted
The committee will have 14 business days to review the information and notify the complainant(s) of the Committee’s decision, in writing, to their Johnson College student email address.
All decisions made by the Johnson College Grievance Committee are final. There is no further appeal within the Student Grievance Procedure Policy.
The College is committed to addressing student complaints timely and effectively, in accordance with student complaint/grievance procedures. If a student believes their concerns have not been sufficiently addressed, they may also file external complaints with the agencies identified below.
Student Complaints to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Students may file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education:
Pennsylvania Department of Education – Postsecondary and Adult Education
333 Market Street, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA
17126-0333
Phone: 717.783.6788
Student Complaints to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Students may file a complaint with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education accrediting agency.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Telephone: 267-284-5000
Fax: 215-662-5501
NC-SARA Complaint Process
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a private nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)] that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs. As a SARA-participating institution, Johnson College is committed to providing positive educational experience during distance education learning experiences. The student should begin the complaint process with the institution and if resolution is not found, the student would contact the institution’s home state SARA Portal Entity. NC-SARA maintains a directory of SARA State Portal Entities.
Programmatic Complaint Process
Complaint form for Physical Therapist Assistant
Process for Reporting Allegations against a JCERT Program
Process for Reporting Complaints for the Veterinary Technology Program
Johnson College Formal Grievance Form
Graduation Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to graduate from Associate Degree programs:
- Successful completion of First-Year Experience (SSS-101)
- Successful completion of the academic requirements outlined in the Johnson College catalog applicable to the student’s program and academic year
- Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits; at least 30 credits of which must be completed at Johnson College
- Minimum career grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00
- Successful completion of clinical/internship for students in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Veterinary Nursing programs
- Refer to the retention section in the respective program areas for Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Veterinary Nursing
- Full payment or satisfactory arrangement to fulfill all financial obligations
- Good disciplinary standing (no active conduct investigation or proceedings)
- Submission of a completed Graduation Application form by the stated deadline
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to graduate from Certificate programs:
- Successful completion of First-Year Experience (SSS-101)
- Successful completion of the academic requirements outlined in the Johnson College catalog applicable to the student’s program and academic year
- Successful completion of a minimum of 30 credits; at least 15 credits of which must be completed at Johnson College
- Minimum career grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00
- Full payment or satisfactory arrangement to fulfill all financial obligations
- Good disciplinary standing (no active conduct investigation or proceedings)
- Submission of a completed Graduation Application form by the stated deadline
Commencement
Commencement is the formal ceremony recognizing students who have completed or are nearing completion of their academic program requirements. Johnson College holds one annual commencement ceremony in May to celebrate graduates from the previous Fall term, current Spring term, and eligible Summer term students.
Participation in the annual commencement ceremony is available to the following students who have no outstanding financial obligation to the College:
- students who completed degree requirements during the previous Fall term
- students completing degree requirements during the current Spring term
- Summer term students who are registered for remaining required coursework
Degree Conferral
Degree conferral is the official awarding of a student’s academic degree by Johnson College upon successful completion of all program requirements. Degree conferral is separate from commencement participation.
Johnson College has three degree conferral dates throughout the academic year, one at the end of each fall, spring, and summer term.
- Students completing their degree requirements during Intersession will be conferred at the end of the spring term
- Students completing their degree requirements during session I of the summer term will be conferred at the end of the full summer term
- If a student needs a letter confirming that degree requirements have been met, please contact the Office of the Registrar
- In the event an IFT student completes their degree requirements prior to completing their high school diploma, the student will be conferred at the end of the summer term
- IFT students must provide an official high school transcript to the Enrollment Office once they graduate from their school to be conferred in their degree
Academic Honors and Recognition
President’s List
The President’s List is published at the end of each term citing students who achieved a minimum 3.70 GPA for the term, while carrying a minimum of 12 Johnson College credits and matriculating toward a degree. Students who receive a grade of “W”, “F”, “SA”, or “I” on their transcript for the term do not qualify for the President’s List. Industry Fast Track students and students enrolled in academic certificate programs are not eligible for President’s List.
Graduation Honors
Graduating students may earn special recognition for strong academic performance. The students with the highest and second-highest career GPAs are named valedictorian and salutatorian. To be eligible for these honors, students must have completed at least two full-time terms at the College.
Additionally, Johnson College awards Latin honors at graduation to recognize outstanding academic achievement. Honors are based on the student’s career GPA and completion of at least 45 credits at Johnson College:
- Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Honor) – career GPA of 3.90 to 4.00
- Magna Cum Laude (With Great Honor) – career GPA of 3.80 to 3.89
- Cum Laude (With Honor) – career GPA of 3.70 to 3.79
Latin honors are determined by the final career GPA in the term in which the student’s degree is conferred. Preliminary Latin honors (based on the career GPA as of the fall term prior to degree conferral) may be acknowledged at the commencement ceremony. Students enrolled in academic certificate programs are not eligible for Graduation Honors.
National Honor Societies
Alpha Beta Kappa
Alpha Beta Kappa is a national honor society open to students who attain a career GPA of 3.50 or higher by the beginning of their last term at Johnson College and who have participated in a student group/organization for at least one term during their time on campus. Eligible groups/organizations include Student Government Association, and/or serving as a peer tutor, or Ambassador. Peer tutors must tutor a minimum of once a week for at least one term. Students are inducted into the Omega of Pennsylvania chapter during a ceremony at Awards Night. Degree seeking students and students enrolled in academic certificate programs are eligible for membership.
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society believes in advocating for all skilled career paths and empowering students in seeking skills, building their careers, and the global workforce. To be considered for membership, students must demonstrate how they went above and beyond to contribute to the Johnson College community outside the classroom. Students are required to have a minimum career grade point average of 3.0 by the beginning of their last term at Johnson College. Candidates must also demonstrate integrity and leadership by participating in activities around campus and volunteering in campus wide events. Degree seeking students and students enrolled in academic certificate programs are eligible for membership.
Military Students
Johnson College is a Gold rated Military Friendly school. A Military Friendly rating is given to a school or organization that has a commitment, effort and success in creating a beneficial environment for the military community. As part of this rating, Johnson College offers priority registration, a private study room, and resources, among other benefits, for Military students. Military students are recognized at Awards Night with an honor stole in representation of their Military Service.
Second Degree
Johnson College does not offer double major programs. Students who wish to obtain a second degree may do so if they fulfill the requirements shown below.
- Students who have graduated from Johnson College must apply for and be admitted into the major program in which the second degree is desired.
- Current students are allowed to use electives courses or take courses outside of their first degree to begin completing their second degree requirements.
- Students must meet with their advisor and/or the appropriate program director of the second degree program to determine the minimum number of credits that need to be completed for the second degree in addition to the credits taken in the first degree program.
Transfer of Credit to Baccalaureate Institutions
Johnson College has program-specific articulation agreements with the following baccalaureate awarding institutions:
| Articulation Agreement | Johnson College Program | Articulated Program | Website |
| Bloomsburg University | A.A.S Electronic Engineering Technology | B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology | https://www.bloomu.edu/ |
| Keystone College | A.S. Computer Information Technology | B.S. Computer Science | https://www.keystone.edu/ |
| Kutztown University | A.S. Computer Information Technology | B.S. Information Technology | https://www.kutztown.edu/ |
| Marywood University | A.S. Computer Information Technology | B.S. Computer Science | http://www.marywood.edu/ |
| Marywood University | A.S. Computer Information Technology | B.S. Information Security | http://www.marywood.edu/ |
| Marywood University | A.S. Veterinary Nursing | B.S. Biology | http://www.marywood.edu/ |
| Mount Aloysius College | A.S. Radiologic Technology | B.S. Leadership in Healthcare | https://www.mtaloy.edu/ |
| Mount Aloysius College | A.S. Radiologic Technology | B.S. Medical Imaging | https://www.mtaloy.edu/ |
| Mount Aloysius College | A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant | B.S. Leadership in Healthcare | https://www.mtaloy.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.S. Computer Information Technology | B.S. Information Assurance and Cybersecurity | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.S. Radiologic Technology | B.S. Healthcare Leadership and Administration | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant | B.S. Healthcare Leadership and Administration | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.A.S. Electrical Construction Technology | B.S. Building Automation Technology | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.A.S. Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology | B.S. Residential Construction Technology and Management | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.A.S. Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology | B.S. Building Science and Sustainable Design | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | A.A.S. Architectural Drafting and Design Technology | B.S. Building Science and Sustainable Design | https://www.pct.edu/ |
| St. Matthew’s University | A.S. Veterinary Nursing | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | https://www.stmatthews.edu/ |
| University of Missouri | A.S. Veterinary Nursing | B.S. Veterinary Technology | https://missouri.edu/ |
| York College | Core Career Courses | All Programs | https://www.ycp.edu/ |