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Graduation FAQ |
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Graduation Details for Spring 2008 |
Deadline to Apply: April
11, 2008 Ceremony: May 2, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Winter Haven Campus
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| Graduation
Application |
The application process starts
by meeting with an advisor and completing an
application by the
posted deadline for the term. Check the
PCC
calendar for the deadline this term. |
| Graduation
Application Instructions |
Lists all the dates and details
about graduation, CLAST requirements. Don't miss these
Graduation Instructions!
Highlights are:
- Indicate whether or not you will participate
in the ceremony.
- Indicate whether or not you want your name
published in the program which includes publishing in the
newspaper.
- Be sure the application name is the name you
want on your diploma!
- If you are using an alternate address and DO
NOT want your permanent address changed, please note that on the
application
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| Graduation Day
Checklist |
The
Graduation Checklist helps
you remember what to do on the day of the ceremony. Great for
students and family or friends! Print
one!! |
| Diplomas |
Diplomas are
printed after all requirements for a term have been completed.
The address on your Graduation Application will be used. Be sure
it is accurate! Diplomas are mailed approximately 3-4 weeks
after each of graduation - Spring, Summer, Fall. You must pay
your graduation fee to receive a diploma. |
| Certificates |
Certificates are printed after
each cohort completion. You will receive them from the
program manager or in the mail using the address PCC has on
record within 2 weeks of completion. |
| Fees |
The graduation fee is $20.00 and
can be paid at the cashier on either campus. We advise you
to pay this fee right after you see an advisor to apply. |
| Holds
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Be wise! Check
Passport for obligations such as library fines, tickets you received
on campus and other fees. Check with the
Graduation Coordinator for any additional holds you may have.
You will
not receive your transcript or diploma until all holds are
resolved. |
| Photographs |
Graduation photographs will be
taken the night of the ceremony. The photographer will
contact graduates with special photo packages that can be
purchased. |
| Graduating with
Academic Honors |
Academic Honors are
based on GPA and described in the
college catalog under the Regulations section. Honor cords are given to students based on the
term preceding the graduation term. If you earn
academic honors
after the Registrar has certified your final GPA, your transcript
will reflect that. An honors seal will be earned on your diploma
based on your final GPA. |
| Honors Program
Graduates |
Details coming soon!! |
| Graduation
Protocol |
The Commencement Ceremony is a most
dignified event. Decorum and courtesy are very important for
graduates and their guests.
All graduates and members of the general audience should stand
and remove hats following the lead of the stage guests.
No air horns, balloons, bubbles, beach balls or similar items are
allowed in the ceremony. The use of noisemakers may be intended to
show one person’s pride in a graduate, but it can also ruin the
chance for another family to hear the name of their graduate
announced. |
| Caps and Gowns |
Caps and gowns are ordered
from the bookstore in person at either campus. You must pay
for them at the time of order. Please check with the bookstore
on an order deadline. |
| Tassels |
Tassels should be worn on the RIGHT
side. During the ceremony when you have officially been
conferred your degree, you will be directed to move your tassel from
the right to the left. |
| Announcements and
Invitations |
Many
students choose to order personalized announcements or invitations
to send to their families and friends. We recommend you order these
from the bookstore before the graduation application deadline. |
| Guest Limit |
We welcome all of your guests.
There is no limit. However, there is limited space available
and if seats are filled early, guest may not be admitted. |
| Phi Theta Kappa
Stolling and Nurse's Pinning |
These ceremonies are separate from
Graduation. Contact the PTK sponsor or the nursing program director
for details. |
| What to Wear |
Graduates must be attired in full academic regalia to participate in
the ceremony.
F emale graduates
-- Dark clothing and shoes; skin tone hose; no beach-type
thongs/sandals or shorts
Male graduates -- White shirts;
dark ties; dark trousers; no beach-type thongs/sandals or shorts
Guests -
Business casual. |
| Rehearsal |
There is never a graduation
rehearsal at PCC. Therefore it is very important for students
to arrive on time for check in. |
| Tickets |
There are no tickets and no charges
for guests to attend graduation. |
| Handicapped Access |
The ushers will direct you to
handicapped seating. One guest may sit with the handicapped guest
and in some instances more. Seating with the handicapped guest
is subject to availability and demand on a first-come-first-serve
basis. |
| Reception |
No reception is provided after the
ceremony. We encourage you to celebrate at one of the fine
local restaurants with family and friends. |
| Ceremony
Participation Deadline |
If you met the deadline with your
graduation application, you can choose to participate as late as
three weeks before the ceremony as long as you have done the
following:
You cannot just attend the ceremony and walk. |
