STEPS TO GRADUATION 

1. MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR
You should meet with your faculty advisor or counselor prior to applying for graduation. They will check that all transcripts are received, that you have been admitted to the appropriate program and catalog, that any course substitutions and waivers have been submitted, and that you have a course of study for the remainder of your program.

2. SUBMIT A GRADUATION APPLICATION
You should submit a Graduation Application to the Graduation Office during the established deadlines below. Graduation Applications are available in the Graduation Office (CH 120), at the Admissions Desk at any campus, or online at the link to the left. 

                  Fall Graduates             Apply in July
                  Spring Graduates         Apply in November 
                  Summer Graduates      Apply in March

3. RECEIVE A PRELIMINARY GRADUATION REVIEW
A Graduation Analyst will audit your records and mail you a degree audit evaluation approximately 8 weeks after submitting your application. Graduation Analysts cannot perform this audit when you apply. If you are unsure of your status and need advisement, you must meet with your advisor or counselor.

4. MEET WITH A GRADUATION ANALYST
A few weeks before the end of your final semester, you will receive a letter inviting you to make an appointment with your graduation analyst. A final review of your records will be done at this appointment. If everything is in order, you will be given permission to order your degree or diploma.

5. CONGRATULATIONS!
After completing all requirements, including successful completion of the final courses, a notation of your degree or diploma along with the date of graduation will be made on your CPCC transcript and the credential will be mailed to you. Information about when it will be mailed will be provided at the appointment.

CPCC holds one commencement ceremony each year in May. Graduates from the previous summer and fall, as well as current spring graduates, are invited to participate, although participation is not required. Information on ceremony details is mailed to graduates in April.