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Graduation Application Process

Are you nearing completion of your program of study? You must apply to graduate!

You must complete the graduation application for the quarter in which you plan to complete all program requirements. Go to Self-Service – Graduation Overview and submit a separate application for each degree or certificate that you anticipate receiving. Deadlines to file a graduation application are as follows:

  • If completing program requirements by May, you will submit application for Spring, by May 1st.
  • If completing program requirements by November, you will submit application for Fall, by November 1st.
  • If completing program requirements by August, you will submit application for Summer, by August 1st.
  • If completing program requirements by February, you will submit application for Winter, by February 1st.

Important:

Spring and summer graduates only - submit your application by April 1st if you wish your name to appear in the Commencement Ceremony Program.  

How to submit the graduation application:

  1. Check your progress in Self Service (Academics - Student Planning - My progress). Contact your advisor if you have any questions about your program completion.
  2. Go to the Self-service – Graduation Overview and click APPLY.
  3. Determine which quarter you are completing your program of study: the current or the next one. Make sure to select the correct term on the application.  
  4. Fill all details.  
  5. Select if you would like to participate in the Annual Commencement Ceremony and fill in the information required for the ceremony.
  6. Check your entries and click SUBMIT.

Repeat the steps for each degree or certificate you are receiving. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to your MCC e-mail address.

After application is submitted:

Application is under review  

Your graduation application will be under review until the end of the quarter you applied for. You and your advisor will be notified of any issues or missing requirements. You can access and update your information anytime (address, name, graduation term, etc.). If you have any questions, please contact your advisor or the Registrar's Office at 531-622-2353, e-mail registrarsoffice@mccneb.edu    

Degree confirmation  

At MCC, degrees and certificates are awarded at the end of each quarter and denote the completion of a program of study.  

Degree confirmation dates for 2024-25 academic year: 

  • Fall term: 26 November 2024
  • Winter term: 5 March 2025
  • Spring term: 2 June 2025
  • Summer term: 25 August 2025

Awards mailed

Degrees and certificates are mailed 4-6 weeks after the end of the quarter. Students who have an outstanding balance will receive their award(s) after the college financial obligations have been resolved.

Transcripts showing posted degrees/certificates

Transcripts ordered with the option ‘hold until degrees awarded’ will be released after degrees are conferred. If you are placing the order after the degree confirmation date, select the option “current transcript, as is.” 

Commencement Ceremony

The MCC Commencement Ceremony is held annually in May to recognize the graduates of the current academic year (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters) and participation is optional. More information about the ceremony can be found on the Commencement Ceremony page  

MCC Friends and Alumni Network

Consider joining the MCC Friends and Alumni Network today!

Need assistance with your job search, resume, interview preparations and other career explorations? Career Services is here to help you.

Loan counseling:

If you have received a student loan while attending Metropolitan Community College, you must complete online exit counseling.

Go to Financial Aid and select Loans (left hand column), scroll down to the LOAN COUNSELING, and follow the instructions. For any questions or assistance, call the Central Financial Aid Office at 531-MCC-2330.