Apply to receive your degree or certificate
Congratulations on your achievement!For all prospective CCBC graduates
Please note the following important information regarding your Application for Graduation.
- For May 2023 graduation: Application deadline is March 15.*
- For August 2023 graduation: Application deadline is May 15.
- For December 2023 graduation: Application deadline is September 15.
Graduation fee
You must pay the graduation fee in order to receive your diploma.
Payment options
- Enclose a check or money order with your mailed application.
- Pay the fee through your student account. Mail your application for graduation without enclosing payment. A charge for the graduation fee will be placed on your student account. You may then log into SIMON to view the charge and pay the fee.
- Submit a completed application with payment at the Bursar's Office on campus.
- Degrees and certificates are conferred three times per year: August, December, May.
- Conferral dates printed on diplomas and certificates are: August 31, December 31, May 31.
- Degrees and certificates will post on transcripts approximately 2-4 weeks after the end of the semester. Updated transcripts are viewable through SIMON.
- Diplomas will be mailed approximately 4-5 weeks after the end of the semester. Diplomas are mailed to the address on file with the college.
- CCBC holds one commencement ceremony, for degree graduates, following the spring semester.