Graduation
Important Information for Graduates
Commencement Program Commencement Ceremony Details Graduation Decorum & Dress Code Graduation Requirements Honors Convocation Ceremony Commencement FAQ'sGraduation
Hagerstown Community College’s Annual Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 9:30 am in the Athletic, Recreation, & Community Center (ARCC). Only students who have applied for graduation, have met all requirements, and have the approved HCC Graduation Regalia which includes the Cap with Tassel, Gown, and Stole, will be permitted to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
Please note, the Annual Commencement Ceremony will not require tickets for guests but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Applying for Graduation
All students are expected to complete the online Application for Graduation through Self-Service 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 and/or meet with an academic advisor to determine if all program requirements have been met.
Graduation Application Deadlines
- Fall 2023 – October 1, 2023
- Spring 2024 – March 1, 2024
- Summer 2024 – July 1, 2024
Note: All graduation correspondence will be sent to your student email account.
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. Students have to complete the Graduation for Application by the deadlines listed below to receive detailed email communication about participation in the May ceremony; graduates who indicate on their graduation application that they plan to walk at the May ceremony will begin receive emails in early March.
Graduation Regalia Information
Eligible graduates who are participating in the May 18, 2024, Commencement Ceremony are required to wear Graduation Regalia which includes the Cap with Tassel, Gown, and Stole. Graduation Regalia ordering has now CLOSED.
- Graduation Regalia ordering has now CLOSED
- Graduation Regalia will be shipped to the HCC Campus Store. You will receive an email when items are ready for pick-up and you must show a photo ID.
Important Dates 2024
- Early College Degree Program Celebration - Watch Live
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center - Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony - Watch Live
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center - WSCE and PALS Recognition of Accomplishments - Watch Live
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center - Honors Convocation - Watch Live
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC) - Commencement Rehearsal
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC)
- Commencement Celebration; Sponsored by the Alumni Association and Student Services
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Start Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC) - Commencement Ceremony - Watch Live
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC) - May Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Watch Live
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center (ARCC) - May Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center