Get Ready to Graduate in 2025
The 2025 Commencement ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 17, at Show Place Arena. Stay tuned for more Commencement details!
Distinguished Graduate Student SpeakerPrince George's Community College invites graduating students to apply for the honor of serving as the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Student Speaker at Commencement. This prestigious role offers the opportunity to deliver an inspirational address, share common experiences and insights, and encourage fellow graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their journey. Visit the link below to apply for the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Student Speaker. All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025.
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Graduation Application
Applicants for both degrees and certificates must file a formal application for graduation before the deadline published in the academic calendar to be awarded a credential. The Application for Graduation is in Owl Link and can be accessed in the myPGCC portal. See How to Access and Complete Your Graduation Application (Credit).
Application Deadlines
- February 15: May (spring) graduation and August (summer) graduates who will complete six credits or less during the summer semester and wish to participate in the preceding May Commencement ceremony.*
- July 15: August (summer) graduation.
- September 15: December (fall) graduation.
Completing Your Degree Requirements
All degree requirements — including the submission of the graduation application, resolution of outstanding incomplete grades, grade changes, course substitution and waiver approvals, and the awarding of transfer credit — must be completed within 30 calendar days of the degree conferral date (last day of final exams for the fall and spring semesters and the last day of classes for the summer semester). Students who complete degree requirements more than 30 days after the conferral date will be moved to the next degree conferral date.
*Students who submit their applications after this date may not be included in the Commencement ceremony program.
2024 Commencement Video
The 2024 Commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Show Place Arena. Relive the day's excitement in the video below!
View Our FAQs
See Graduation FAQs for more details about the graduation process and Commencement events.
All About Commencement
Want to learn more? Watch our All About Commencement video to know what to expect on Commencement day.
Questions? We Can Help You
graduation@pgcc.edu | 301-546-7258
We're available if you have questions about degree audits, graduation clearances, diplomas, or the Commencement ceremony.
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Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774
Start here if you have reviewed your application options and you're ready to apply.