when you enroll in a college or university, the degree requirements are specifically laid out. you need to take so many credits to meet the standards set forth to earn the degree. if you do successfully, you earn the degree. you don't, then no degree.

having credits way over the amount needed does not qualify towards your degree. having enough credits that apply specifically towards your field of study does.

example..i had enough credits to earn minors in history, philosophy, and religion..but my major was in physical education. If I had not met the degree requirements then none of the other credits would have counted.

you can write appeals from now until the end of the time but the credit requirements are usually easy to find and follow. sorry.