Graduation Information

Summer 2026 Graduation Application

Apply for Summer 2026 Graduation and Commencement Reservation

If you expect to complete the requirements for your degree, diploma, or certificate in Summer 2026, submit your graduation application during the application window.

• Graduation at Central Carolina Community College is not automatic; students must apply to have a credential officially awarded and conferred.
• Application opens: May 18, 2026.
• Application closes: Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
• Graduation Practice and Information Session: July 7, 2026, 1:00 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m.

Before You Apply

• Meet with your advisor to review your record and confirm that you are on track to complete your program in the current term.
• Review the credential you plan to complete before you submit your application.
• Submit a separate graduation application for each credential you expect to earn; for example, if you are completing both a degree and a certificate, submit one application for each credential.

How to Apply

1. Log in to the CCCC Portal.
2. Open the Success Hub.
3. Select the “Graduation Application” link under Forms and Processes.
4. Complete and submit the application(s) for your Summer 2026 credential(s).

If you are completing two or more degrees, diplomas, and/or certificates, you must submit an application for each credential you expect to receive.

Regalia

The Herff Jones regalia ordering link is coming soon! Please check back May 25, 2026 for updates.

Important Reminders

• Applying for graduation is required for conferral even if you do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee award of the credential; final review is based on successful completion of program requirements.
• A program GPA of 2.0 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are required to award a curriculum credential.

FAQ

Do I need to apply for graduation?

Yes. Graduation is not automatic, and you must apply to have your credential awarded and posted to your transcript.

Do I need more than one application if I am earning more than one credential?

Yes. CCCC requires a separate graduation application for each credential you expect to earn.

Should I talk to my advisor before I apply?

Yes. CCCC instructs students to meet with an advisor to confirm graduation eligibility before submitting the application.

When will I receive my degree/diploma/certificate?

No credentials are presented during the Commencement. Credentials will begin to be mailed in mid-June, and all graduates should expect to receive them in the mail by early July.