Graduation
Complete an application for graduation for each degree or certificate desired.
You may print out the application form and mail it to:
Jackson Community College
Graduation Application
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201You may also fax the form to: 517.796.8631
When applying for graduation, students must follow one of the following guidelines:
Currently enrolled students
- Complete degree or certificate requirements from the current catalog (year of graduation), or
- Complete degree or certificate requirements from the catalog in effect the year a student first entered JCC (the catalog of entry) or any subsequent catalog provided that the student has maintained continuous enrollment at JCC. If a student has not attended JCC for one calendar year, a new catalog of entry is established at the time of re-enrollment.
Previously enrolled students
Students have five academic years to apply for graduation from the time they completed their last course at JCC or completed a course at another institution that they are transferring to JCC for degree completion. The catalog in effect at the time of application will apply.
You must apply for graduation by the following dates:
| Anticipated Graduation | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall-December | October 1 |
| Spring-May | March 1 |
| Summer-August | June 1 |
After you have submitted your application for graduation. An official degree audit will be conducted by our Records Office. You will receive a copy of the official degree audit. Your degree audit will inform you of any deficiencies you may need to complete in order to receive your degree.
If you indicated you would like to walk in the commencement ceremony you will receive a an information packet a few weeks prior to the commencement ceremony. Commencement is held annually in early May. Previous Summer, Fall, and Spring graduates who have not participated in a commencement are invited to attend. Spring semester graduates are invited to attend if they:
- Apply by the March deadline
- Are within 10 credits of graduating and the required courses are offered in Summer semester
At the end of the term for which you applied to graduate in, a final degree audit will be conducted. The list of all candidates for graduation is submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval. Your diploma will then be mailed to you.
For further questions, please contact the Registrar at (517) 796-8584.
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