2026-2027 Student Handbook

Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony is held once a year at the end of the spring semester.  This year's Commencement Ceremony will be Friday, May 14, 2027. All students who complete graduation requirements for the following degrees; A.A., A.S., A.E.S., A.A.S., and A.G.S. are eligible for participation in the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Students who expect to complete their degree at the end of the spring semester or summer immediately following, as well as those who completed their requirements the previous summer or fall semesters, are encouraged to participate. Students must submit an Application for Graduation by March 1, 2027 to participate in the May 14, 2027 Commencement Ceremony. These students will be emailed additional information and notified about picking up their cap and gown during the spring semester.

Students completing a certificate program will receive their certificate in the mail following the semester of completion. Certificate recipients will have the opportunity to participate in the Certificate Completion Ceremony, which is held once a year. This year's Certificate Completion Ceremony is Thursday, May 13, 2027.