Commencement/Graduation

There are two graduation ceremonies per year. Learn about graduating from HACC.

How do I apply to graduate?

Apply online by logging in to myHACC, select the Student tab, then Apply to Graduate. You may also submit a graduation application (pdf) to the Registrar's Office at registrar@hacc.edu.

Which graduation ceremony will I be able to attend?

Your graduation date will depend on when you:

• Complete your last course.
• Apply online by logging in to myHACC, select the Student tab, then Apply to Graduate.

When are the graduation ceremonies?

December Ceremony:

• HACC invites you to participate in the December commencement ceremony if you are eligible to graduate in the Fall Term.
• If you apply by October 1 to graduate, HACC will mail commencement information in October.
• If you submit your graduation application by November 1 and qualify for graduation, HACC will include your name in the commencement program.
• HACC will mail your diploma after we post grades for the Fall Term (December).

May Ceremony:

• HACC invites you to participate in the May commencement ceremony if you are eligible to graduate in the Spring or Summer Term.
• If you apply by March 1 to graduate, HACC will mail commencement information in late March.
• If you submit your graduation application by April 1 and qualify for graduation, HACC will include your name in the commencement program.
• HACC will mail your diploma after we post grades for the appropriate term —Spring (May), Summer I (June/July) and Summer II (August).

When will I get my diploma?

HACC mails your diploma upon completion of the requested program. This process may take up to four weeks.

How can I get immediate verification of my degree completion?

Request an official transcript for immediate verification of your degree completion. Your unofficial transcript will also indicate your degree award.