Graduation

 

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COMMENCEMENT

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GRADUATION APPLICATION (REQUIRED FOR ALL GRADUATES)
All students who intend to graduate must submit a Graduation Application for the appropriate semester, regardless of whether they plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony. A separate graduation application must be submitted for each intended credential.

REGALIA ORDER FORM (REQUIRED FOR COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION)
Regalia (cap and gown) is required to participate in the Commencement ceremony. No regalia will be available for purchase at the venue.


COMMENCEMENT 2026

Join us in our celebration of summer and fall 2025 graduates and spring 2026 graduate candidates!

  • DATE/TIME
    Monday, May 11 at 6:00PM

  • LOCATION
    Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
    200 Civic Center Drive
    Charleston, WV 25301

  • STUDENTS
    Summer and fall 2025 graduates and spring 2026 graduate candidates are eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony. There is no additional application for the ceremony.

    Participating students must arrive between 4:30-5:30PM and follow the signage to the preparation area.

    There is no secure storage for personal items at the venue.

  • GUESTS
    Guests may arrive as early as 5:00PM and ushers will be available to assist with seating. Guests in need of accessibility accommodations may contact Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center at 304-345-1500.


OTHER GRADUATION-RELATED INFORMATION
Commencement is a ceremonial event and participation is not required to graduate. Participation is not an official indication that graduation requirements have been met. Students identified within the program are considered candidates unless already certified by the Office of the Registrar. Certified credentials are recorded on official academic transcripts. To be considered graduates, students must meet all graduation requirements outlined in the applicable Academic Catalog.


IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DIPLOMAS AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Upon conclusion of each semester, every graduation candidate is individually reviewed. This process typically takes between 4-5 weeks.

As credentials are certified, an award date will be visible on unofficial transcripts within MyBridge. Once an award date is visible, official transcripts may be requested through National Student Clearinghouse at www.GetMyTranscript.com. National Student Clearinghouse official transcripts and degree verifications are the only official means of confirming a credential.

Diplomas are ceremonial documents and are intended for display purposes only. Diplomas are processed by a third-party service provider approximately 6-8 weeks after the Commencement ceremony.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure an accurate mailing address is on file with the Office of the Registrar. Tracking information is not available and the College is not responsible for damaged, lost, stolen, undelivered, or undeliverable diplomas.

Duplicate diplomas may be ordered by completing a Duplicate Diploma Request. Duplicate diploma fees are collected by the service provider and cannot be refunded or waived.