A second associate degree is awarded only when all the program requirements for the second associate degree have been met and when students have successfully completed 15 additional credits that are not duplicated in the first associate degree program. A second diploma is awarded only when all the program requirements for the second diploma have been met and when students have successfully completed 9 additional credits that are not duplicated in the first diploma program. A second certificate is awarded only when all the program requirements for the second certificate have been met and when students have successfully completed 6 additional credits that are not duplicated in the first certificate program. Appeals for exceptions to this policy must be made in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.