Graduation Applications and Commencement - Prince George's Community College

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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 Speaker

Prince 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 Information

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Diplomas

All diplomas will be mailed to your address on file with the College. You are encouraged to review your address in Owl Link and make any changes within Owl Link prior to May 1, 2024. Changes may also be made by completing the Personal Information Update form and emailing it to registrar@pgcc.edu or submitting it in person to the Office of Records & Registration in Bladen Hall, Room 126. Graduates can expect to receive their diplomas and certificates prior to or during the week of June 10, 2024.

PGCC graduates will also be able to download and view a free digital version of their diploma or certificate once the diploma or certificate is issued. You will receive an email with instructions from Parchment for electronically claiming your diploma/certificate. Also, you can share your achievements with family and friends on social media platforms. Check your PGCC email regularly for more information on diploma mailing and instructions for downloading and sharing your achievement with your digital credential!

Graduation Honors

The College recognizes high academic achievement by awarding the following Honors designations to associate's degree recipients based on overall grade point average (GPA). These standards are:

With Honor	GPA from 3.50 to 3.69
With High Honor	GPA from 3.70 to 3.94
With Highest Honor	GPA of 3.95 or higher

Students who graduate with an honors designation will receive a yellow tassel to honor their achievement. Please note that honors will not be designated for students who have not completed all requirements for graduation, such as summer 2024 graduates.

Live Webcast and Television Playbacks

Commencement will be broadcast live in real-time via the College’s PGCC TV YouTube channel. The live broadcast may also be viewed on PGCC TV on Verizon FiOS channel 44, on Xfinity Channel 75, and in HD on Xfinity Channel 995.

Besides the live broadcast, many repeat viewing opportunities will be available on PGCC TV on Verizon FiOS channel 44, on Xfinity channel 75, and in HD on Xfinity channel 995. All of these channels are within Prince George’s County.

Photography

Classic Photography will be capturing your graduation photos during your 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Proofs and ordering information will be sent directly to each graduate. Graduates and families can also click here to view and order.

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!

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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.

Bladen Hall, Room 126
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774

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