Graduation
Graduation
Graduation Requirements
Information about graduation requirements and the application process for students earning an associate degree, a certificate, or a letter of recognition can be found on the Graduation Requirements page. This page also includes information for students graduating with honors, those earning multiple HCC credentials, information for reverse transfer students, and instructions on how to complete a program evaluation/degree audit in Self-Service/WebAdvisor.
Applying for Graduation
All students are expected to complete the online Application for Graduation through Self-Service/WebAdvisor to receive a degree, certificate, or letter of recognition regardless of their participation in the graduation ceremony. There is no fee to apply. Before filling out the online "Application for Graduation," students should review their program evaluation through Self-Service/WebAdvisor and/or meet with an academic advisor to determine if all program requirements have been met.
Annual Commencement Ceremony
The Annual commencement ceremony will be held each May and is presided over by HCC’s president. The commencement ceremony is a traditional academic service and signifies the completion of the degree or certificate being awarded. Students completing a degree or certificate program with 30 or more credits are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Only students who have filed an application for graduation and have met all requirements will be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Graduation Application Deadlines
- Fall 2020 - October 1, 2020
- Spring 2021 - March 1, 2021
- Summer 2021 - July 1, 2021
Note: All graduation correspondence will be sent to your student email account.
Important Information for Graduates
Important Dates 2021
- Order Cap & Gown for May Graduation (Order Here)
Date: Ordering opens Monday, February 1, 2021 and closes Friday, April 16, 2021 - Middle College Recognition Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - Adult Education Graduation
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - Honors Convocation Ceremony (May only)
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021 - Commencement
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 - May Nurses Pinning Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 - May Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Cap & Gown Pickup will be at the HCC Campus Store
Graduates who have placed orders will be notified via student email when orders are available for pickup.
Note: You will need to bring a photo I.D. to pickup your cap and gown order.