Graduation and Commencement
Observe the Deadlines
Due dates for graduation applications are:
Fall |
First Friday in November |
Spring |
First Friday in April |
Summer |
First Friday in April |
Note: Applications received after the posted deadline will not be printed in the Commencement Ceremony Program.
Meet the Requirements
Review the General Graduation Requirements
Honors Designation
3.900 to 4.000 | With Highest Distinction | Gold Honor Cord |
3.700 to 3.899 | With High Distinction | White Honor Cord |
3.500 to 3.699 | With Distinction | Red Honor Cord |
Official Transcripts
If you took classes at another University or 2 Year College in addition to your PVCC coursework which will be applied toward your degree, you must request official transcripts from those institutions and ask that they be evaluated and posted to your PVCC record.
Apply for Graduation
- Complete Graduation Application - Graduation Application
Applicants will receive notification in their student message center from the Admissions, Records & Registration office regarding application status.
Applicants have thirty days after the anticipated graduation date to remove all academic deficiencies on their record. Applicants who are not eligible for the degree/certificate must re-apply.