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 graduation@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.
• The deadline to apply to graduate and have your name included in commencement program is October 1. HACC will mail commencement information in October.
• 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.
• The deadline to apply to graduate and have your name included in the commencement program is March 1. HACC will mail commencement information in March.
• HACC will mail your diploma after we post grades for the appropriate term —Spring (May), Summer (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.