Commencement
Day Division
All graduating seniors are expected to attend Commencement exercises, unless arrangements to receive the diploma in absentia are made in advance with the Office of the Registrar. Graduation fees are not included in the Comprehensive Fee, submitted with tuition.
Day Division students who do not meet all requirements to earn a diploma or certificate at graduation may be allowed to participate in the ceremony provided degree students are within two course requirements of completion and have a minimum GPA of 1.96. Certificate students must be within one course requirement of completion and have a minimum GPA of 1.78.
Division of Continuing Education (DCE)
Every student completing a degree or certificate will be invited to participate in the College's graduation ceremony. A $75 graduation fee is charged to all eligible students to cover the cost of the diploma, degree audit, and cap and gown (whether or not a student attends the ceremony).
DCE students who do not meet all requirements to earn a diploma or certificate at graduation may be allowed to participate in the ceremony provided they are enrolled in their final course(s) during the May term and have a minimum GPA of 1.96 for degree students or of 1.78 for certificate students.