Graduation
2023 Graduation Applicant Timeline
Graduation
This refers to the term in which you have officially and successfully completed all degree requirements. You must complete the graduation application (https://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/graduation/checklist/) by the deadline on the academic calendar and indicate the semester your requirements will be complete. Contact the Registrar@sunywcc.edu if you need assistance with applying.
Students can graduate in August at the end of the summer semester, December at the end of the fall semester, or May at the end of the spring semester, however, there is only one commencement ceremony that takes place in May at the end of the spring semester. It is recommended you meet with your curriculum chair during your last semester to ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Confirmation of degree completion will take place at the end of each semester listed above once all official grades are posted diplomas will be mailed to the address on file with the college on your mywcc account.
August Graduates - Students completing their degree requirements in the summer semester.
Graduation Timelines
August Graduates - Students completing their degree requirements in the summer semester.
| Month | Actionable Item |
| End of February/Early March - July | Register for final Summer courses Email your curriculum chair to review your degree requirements for graduation Review your Degree Works to verify that it is at 98% complete |
| Early July | Deadline to Apply for August Graduation |
| August | All Grades Due |
| Late September/October | Degree is conferred and diplomas are mailed to student address in mywcc |
| October | Check WCC email for information regarding the December Completion Celebration |
| November | Deadline to RSVP for December Completion Celebration |
| December | Attend December Completion Celebration |
| March | Check WCC email for information regarding Commencement |
| End of March | Deadline to purchase regalia and RSVP for Commencement |
| May | Complete the online Commencement Rehearsal Pick up regalia, tickets, and complete your name card Attend Commencement CELEBRATE! |
December Graduates - Students completing their degree requirements in the fall semester.
| Month | Actionable Item |
| Late April - Early September | Register for final Fall courses Email your curriculum chair to review your degree requirements for graduation Review your Degree Works to verify that it is at 98% complete |
| October | Check WCC email for information regarding the December Completion Celebration
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| November | Deadline to RSVP for December Completion Celebration |
| December | Attend December Completion Celebration |
| Late December | All Grades Due |
| Late January/February | Degree is conferred and diplomas are mailed to student address in mywcc
Diplomas will not be shipped to students with outstanding Bursar or Financial Aid Holds. |
| March | Check WCC email for information regarding Commencement |
| End of March | Deadline to purchase regalia and RSVP for Commencement |
| May | Complete the online Commencement Rehearsal
Pick up regalia, tickets, and complete your name card Attend Commencement CELEBRATE! |
May Graduates - Students completing their degree requirements in the spring semester.
| Month | Actionable Item |
| Late October - January | Register for final Spring courses Email your curriculum chair to review your degree requirements for graduation Review your Degree Works to verify that it is at 98% complete |
| March | Check WCC email for information regarding Commencement Deadline to Apply for May Graduation Verify Mailing Address in mywcc Verify and resolve any Bursar or Financial Aid Holds |
| End of March | Deadline to purchase regalia and RSVP for Commencement |
| May | Complete the online Commencement Rehearsal Pick up regalia, tickets, and complete your name card Attend Commencement CELEBRATE! All Grades Due |
| June | Degree is conferred and diplomas are mailed to student address in mywcc Diplomas will not be shipped to students with outstanding Bursar or Financial Aid Holds. |
December Completion Celebration
For students who complete their degree and graduate in August and December, the college invites these students to celebrate their degree completion in advance of the May Commencement. This event is intended to offer students an opportunity to gather and be recognized for their endeavors.
All August and December graduates are invited to participate in Commencement in May as well.
Commencement
Commencement is often referred to as "graduation," but it is different. The commencement ceremony is just that, a ceremony. It is a celebration for students projected to successfully complete all degree or certificate requirements by the end of the academic year. Students completing their requirements by the end of summer session should participate in the May ceremony.
You will not receive a diploma at the commencement ceremony, but you will receive a diploma cover. Confirmation of degree completion will take place once all official grades are posted and diplomas will be mailed to the address on file with the college on your mywcc account.
Verify Your Information
Please verify and correct the spelling of your name and your address. After an application for graduation is submitted, the process begins.
Curriculum Chair Review
After all grades are posted for the ( spring , summer or fall) term each potential graduate’s record must then be audited by the appropriate curriculum chair for a review of all degree and/or certificate requirements. Final notification by all curriculum chairs for degree approval and/or denial of each student will be sent to the Registrar’s Office. Thereafter, your degree and/or certificate will be posted to your student record and your transcript will indicate your degree and/or certificate was earned.
Financial Information
Diplomas and certificates will be ordered next. Any outstanding hold placed on your account by either the Bursar’s Office or the Financial Aid Office must to be resolved with those offices before your degree can be ordered and released. Notification will be sent to our graduates via their Westchester Community College email account. Degrees are mailed directly from our vendor to your home address. Be sure to activate and link your Westchester Community College email to enable you to check regularly for updates.
Upcoming Dates to Apply for Graduation
2023 Year
- May Graduates apply by March 17, 2023
- August Graduates apply by July 14, 2023
- December Graduates apply by October 17, 2023