Graduation

In order to graduate, there are a few steps to address. Follow the process below to ensure all the necessary requirements are met.

Graduation applications should be submitted during your last semester at Century College by the deadline:

Graduation Steps

Complete the Graduation Application within the processing timeline

Graduation applications should be submitted during your last semester at Century College by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be processed in the next term.

Semester of Graduation

Deadline for Application

First Monday in December

Second Monday in March

First Monday in August

**Summer Grads invited to the spring ceremony**

In order for your award to be reflected on your transcript, you must apply to graduate through your myCentury account.

If you no longer have access to your myCentury account, complete this application or the fillable PDF form Submit the PDF by email or turn it in to the Records Office, W2220.

Honors

Honors is based on all college-leveled courses (numbered 1000 or higher)

Distinction status requires a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.74

High Distinction status requires a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 4.00

*Honors are not awarded for certificates.

Confirm that you have met all of your degree requirements

View your Degree Audit Report through eServices under “Academic Records” and confirm that you have met all of your degree requirements and the following:

• Your degree/major and catalog year are listed correctly. Requirements may change from year to year.
• Transcripts from other colleges/universities have been received and evaluated, including 916/Career and Tech Center.
• Make sure previous grades of Incomplete are now graded.
• Confirm completion of any internships, externships, or clinicals.
• Compare with your unofficial transcript that any repeated courses are noted or complete a Repeat of Course form.
• All academic petitions are recorded on your Degree Audit Report.
• Confirm that your account is paid up by checking for any holds on your account.
• Catalog requirements older than 6 years cannot be used for a degree program.
• Technical credits older than 5 years cannot be used as career credit for a diploma or certificate, only as elective credits

If your Degree Audit Report does not reflect that you have met all of the program requirements, or if you have any questions, please meet with an academic advisor, counselor, or your program advisor to review your Degree Audit Report report.

Attend Graduation EXPO and Participate in the Graduation Ceremony

Grad Expo Spring 2024

*Students unable to attend Grad EXPO are able to purchase caps and gowns at the bookstore and pick up honors cords and regalia at the bookstore*

April 17, 2024
10am-5pm
West Campus Main Commons

Students planning to participate in the 2024 Graduation Ceremony must attend Graduation EXPO to do the following:

• Verify details and receive important information regarding the Graduation Ceremony
• Purchase your cap and gown
• Pick up honors regalia

*If you do plan to participate in the ceremony, follow the instructions on at the Graduation Ceremony webpage.*

Diplomas & Degree Documents

Diplomas and other correspondence are mailed to the address given on the graduation application form within 4-6 weeks after grades are posted. The document will show the name listed in the computer system unless a Change of Information form is submitted ( Online Student Change of Student Information Form). Name changes require valid identification (see back of change form for details) and must be done in person at the Records Office.

Within 6-8 weeks after grades are posted, you may view your degree notation on your unofficial transcript online at Century College eServices.

You may replace your degree document for a $25 fee. Questions call 651-779-3228. The diploma order takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Transcripts reflecting the award are considered official documentation of the award. You can order an official transcript through Parchment or complete and submit this document with the Records/Registration Office. Degrees are posted to transcripts prior to the mailing of diplomas.

Approximate Dates for diploma mailings: