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