Graduation

Graduation Application Deadlines

December Graduation
Regular Application: March 1-Oct. 1
*Late Application: Oct. 2-Feb. 1

May Graduation
Regular Application: Oct. 1-March 1
*Late Application: March 1-June 1

August Graduation
Attending May Commencement: Oct. 1-March 1
Not attending May Commencement: March 2-Sept. 1

Please apply to graduate in the semester in which all of your degree requirements will be complete.

*Late applications will not be listed in the Commencement program and could limit participation in the December or May ceremony.

For Commencement ceremony information, visit Commencement.

We recommend meeting with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements and eligibility. Please check the Advising page to schedule an appointment.

Additionally, you may view your program evaluation in DegreeWorks:

Log in to myHACC with your username and password
Under “Student Success,” click on “Degree Evaluation and Education Plan”

Ways to Apply:

Current HACC Student in declared major	Banner Self Service Application for Graduation
Dual Enrollment/College in the High School Students OR Students seeking an additional degree with in the same term	Application for Graduation (Cognito)
Students without an active account	Application for Graduation (PDF)

Degree Certification & Diplomas

Graduation is processed three times per year:

December (fall graduates)
May (spring graduates)
August (summer graduates)

If you complete your program during the winter session, you will be included with spring graduates. Once your degree is awarded, you will receive a letter of congratulations and your diploma in the mail approximately 4-6 weeks later.

To ensure there is no delay in receiving your diploma, please verify your address by visiting myHACC > Registration/Records > Student Records.

For immediate verification of your degree, you may request an official transcript. All transcripts must be requested through the National Student Clearinghouse. If you need help, contact record@hacc.edu or call the Registrar’s Office at (717) 780-2373.

Settling Fees and Outstanding Balances

All graduating students must verify that their accounts are paid in full. Access your student invoice by visiting myHACC > Registration/Records > Student Accounts/Bill Information. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full in order to receive your diploma. Please contact Cashiering with any questions.