Adult High School/GED Graduation Ceremony

Central Piedmont Community College's

Adult High School/GED Graduation Ceremony

May 10, 2012

 Who is eligible to participate?

Students who have completed their GED since the previous summer may be eligible to participate.  Graduates of the Adult High School Diploma program from the previous summer and fall, as well as current potential spring graduates, may be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

When will I receive information about the ceremony?

Detailed information is mailed to eligible students in April.

Where can I purchase my cap and gown? 

Eligible students may reserve a cap and gown online through midnight on March 20, 2012, by clicking here. Reserved caps and gowns may be picked up April 24-25, 2012, at the Central Campus Bookstore.

Is there a rehearsal for the graduation ceremony? 

A rehearsal for the AHS/GED ceremony will be held prior to the ceremony.  Information on this rehearsal will be mailed to eligible students.  Attendance at the rehearsal is mandatory.  Pease Auditorium is located beneath the library on Central Campus.

What time should I arrive at the graduation ceremony?

Information regarding arrival times is forthcoming. Please arrive in your cap and gown, as there are no dressing rooms available for students. Please also make arrangements to leave your belongings (purses, cell phones, etc) with someone else, as there are no lockers available.

How many guests may I invite? Do they need tickets?

All seating is first-come, first-serve. You may invite as many guests as you like and they do not need tickets to gain admission to Bojangles' Coliseum.

How much does parking cost?

Parking for the ceremony is free.

How long will the ceremony take?

The ceremony will last approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Will I receive my diploma at the ceremony?

Diplomas are not issued at the ceremony. All students receive a congratulatory letter from the College President.