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How to Apply for Commencement

Students wanting to participate in commencement should complete all the steps below:

1. Complete the Graduation Application (required, even if not participating in commencement)

  • Log in to Self-Service and click on Graduation Overview
  • Click on Apply to complete application
    • Select term of completion for credential
    • Print your name the way that it should appear on credential
    • Credential location pick-up choices are Polkton, Tyson, or Monroe
    • The deadline to purchase regalia OR have regalia approved by the Registrar’s Office is March 8, 2024. 
    • If you cannot afford your regalia, please email dgagne@spcc.edu or registrar@spcc.edu to discuss options. 
    • Leave button ‘on’ if you will be attending commencement
    • Address verification button allows you to verify or update your current address
    • Number of guests (enter a number between 0 and 6 for guest tickets) *Maximum is 6 total per graduate, even if you complete multiple forms.
    • Military status allows SPCC to honor military
    • List any special accommodations you or your guest(s) may need.

2. Graduation Fee(s)

  • Graduation fee(s) will be automatically applied to your account per the Student 2023-2024 Fee Schedule

3. Purchase Regalia

  • Purchase regalia (cap, gown, tassel) through HerffJones (link coming)
  • OR
  • Contact the Registrar’s Office to set up a time to have your previously purchased/borrowed regalia approved. (email registrar@spcc.edu or call 704-272-5328)
  • If you cannot afford your regalia, please email dgagne@spcc.edu or registrar@spcc.edu to discuss options. 

4. Plan to attend one of the Graduation Fairs

  • Polkton Graduation Fair – TBD
  • Monroe Graduation Fair – TBD

At the Graduation Fair, you will receive your previously ordered regalia, pay any outstanding fees, and receive commencement instructions and tickets

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