Graduation Information

Diplomas are mailed 3 – 4 weeks after your degree has been conferred, provided you have no holds. All obligations to the College must be fulfilled before your diploma is mailed or official transcripts provided.

After you have completed your degree program, you may request a copy of your unofficial transcript, degree audit, and a degree verification letter (on official letterhead stating your degree and date of graduation), via email to the Office of the Registrar.

CCCK’s policy requires that you must have an intent to Graduate form on file before we can award your degree or issue a diploma. This is required whether or not you plan to attend the ceremony. You can access this form from your Advisor and submit it to the Office of the Registrar prior to the published due dates.

After you submit your Intent to Graduate form, the Office of the Registrar will send notification of whether or not you are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Please keep in mind that once the Graduation list has been finalized, additional candidates must seek special permission from the Registrar.

To participate in commencement, students must be on track to complete all degree requirements by the ceremony date. Online students finishing their final course within 30 days post-commencement are also eligible. Students who anticipate not meeting this criteria can appeal to the Faculty Senate through their academic advisor. The Faculty Senate will review the appeal. Diplomas are only issued upon completion of all program requirements and degree conferral.

Students who have a final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are awarded graduation honors. A special note will be added to your official transcript and by your name in the graduation program to denote the honor. There are three levels of honors: Associate Degrees: Honor (3.50 – 3.69,) High Honor (3.70 – 3.84), and Highest Honor (3.85 – 4.00) Bachelor Degrees: Cum Laude (3.50 – 3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.70 – 3.84), Summa Cum Laude (3.85 – 4.00)

Honor cords are rope style strands about 60 inches long with a knot tied in the middle and tassel at end. Honor cords are worn (over the shoulders with a knot behind the neck). The honor cord denotes the students’ academic degree and honor.

Commencement (Graduation Day) occurs on the first Saturday in May.

Commencement is the formal name for the graduation ceremony. “Graduation” and “Commencement” are often used interchangeably.

This is a special ceremony that provides one last opportunity for the on-campus Senior class to gather as a community, reflect on their time together, and express final thank-yous and goodbyes. It is hosted by the Student Life Office.

Please see the schedule for details (posted 2 months prior to the ceremony date). If you are trying to book a flight in advance, we recommend flying in the night before to accommodate any events that might be scheduled in the morning.

Yes. There will be a streaming link available for Commencement. We will post this link to our website a few days beforehand. Baccalaureate and Senior Dinner will not be streamed.

Yes. Select the virtual option on your Intent to Graduate form or contact the Office of the Registrar at least 1 month before the ceremony date for details.

Commencement – No, there is no limit on the number of guests you can bring, and no tickets are required. We’re excited to welcome your entire support network to celebrate this faith-filled achievement.