• CCBC students in class

    …is a process confirming that you've met the requirements for your program of study and officially awarding your degree or credit certificate.
  • CCBC students after commencement in cap and gown

    ...is a celebration honoring your achievement of having completed all program requirements. You wear the traditional cap and gown to signify your amazing accomplishment–well done!

Apply to receive your degree or certificate

To officially be awarded your degree or credit certificate, submit an Application for Graduation.

2018-2019 Academic Year
To graduate in… Apply by… Degrees & Certificates Confirmed Degrees & Certificates Mailed* Commencement Ceremony
 May  March 15  May 31  June  June 1
 August  May 15  August 31  September  June 1
 December  September 15  December 31  January  June 1
Note: If the due date falls on a weekend, submit the application on the Friday before the due date. 


Degree Graduates
*Students earning an associate degree are invited to participate in commencement.
  • May Graduates - Students earning an associate degree in May and participating in the commencement ceremony will receive their degree after the ceremony. May graduates not participating in commencement will receive their degree in the mail.
  • August & December Graduates - Students earning an associate degree in August or December will receive their degree in the mail in September or January respectively. These recent graduates are invited to participate in the June commencement ceremony.

Certificate Graduates
*Students earning a certificate will receive their certificate in the mail.
  • Certificates for May graduates will be mailed in June.
  • Certificates for August graduates will be mailed in September.
  • Certificates for December graduates will be mailed in January.

Additional information about the process

Submitting your application

Submit your application with the fee at any CCBC Enrollment Services Center or mail it to:

Registrar's Office
CCBC Essex
Student Services Center, Room 015
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21237-3899

Graduation requirements

A student is eligible to receive an associate degree if he or she meets the following requirements:
  • Completes all course requirements in a given program. An associate degree requires the completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours in either a transfer or career program.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.0. The A.A.T. degree requires a 2.75 GPA.
  • Earns at least 15 credits of a curriculum at CCBC. 
  • Completes the General Education requirements.
  • Meets financial and academic obligations to the college.
  • Submits an application for graduation with the fee to the Registrar’s office by the published due date.

A certificate is awarded to a student enrolled in a career or transfer program who meets the following requirements:
  • Completes the course requirements of the program with a minimum overall 2.0 GPA. 
  • Completes at least 25 percent of the credits required in the certificate program at CCBC. 
  • Meets financial and academic obligations. 
  • Submits an application for graduation with the fee to the Registrar’s office by the published due date.

Application instructions

Submit your graduation application by the due date listed in the above chart. CCBC will complete a degree audit and notify you if you are missing any requirements. If any courses are missing, be sure to enroll in the next semester or session to graduate.
  • If you will complete requirements for both a degree and a certificate, submit a separate graduation application for each award. Be sure to enter the correct program title on your application
  • Specify the catalog year you followed in order to meet graduation requirements.
  • If necessary, update your records on the Change of Information form in order to receive information about graduation and commencement. Your diploma will be printed using your name as it appears in our student database.

Application fee

There is a non-refundable graduation fee of $75 for an associate degree and a fee of $50 for a certificate. If you will receive both a degree and a certificate, the fee is $75.00. 

Effective spring semester 2018, the payment of a single graduation fee is sufficient for receipt of one or more certificates and/or Associate Degrees.   Applications for subsequent certificates/degrees must be submitted within 24 months of receipt of the initial certificate/degree payment to honor the single payment policy. 

The fee may be paid in the Bursar’s office or mailed with your graduation application. Make checks payable to CCBC.  For further details, contact the Graduation@ccbcmd.edu.

Degree audits

CCBC is now using DegreeWorks, a web-based audit tool designed to help you track your progress towards degree/certificate completion. Catalogs 2011-2012 through the present are available in DegreeWorks. If you started a program in catalog years 2001-2011, you should use CAPP to evaluate your progress or select 'What If' through Degree Works to review other program of study requirements if your intent is to change your program.