Graduation

 

What do I need to do to graduate?
Students must apply to graduate. The Graduation Application is available through your VC account account and must be completed and submitted online.

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Does the graduation application need to be submitted by a certain date?
Yes, there is a Graduation Application Deadline for each term and your application to graduate must be submitted through your VC account. Please see our Academic Calendar calendar for the Graduation Application Deadlines.

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How do I change my graduation date?
You can change your graduation date by sending an e-mail from your VC email to the Records/Graduation department.

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Will I receive any information about my graduation status and the commencement ceremony?
Yes. Acknowledgement of your graduation application will be e-mailed to your VC email. Students participating in the commencement ceremony will be sent a detailed letter informing them about ceremony related information.

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When do I request my final official Valencia College transcript showing my date of graduation and the degree I was awarded?
To request an official copy of your Valencia College transcript, click on the Official College Transcript Request form and follow the instructions to complete your order through Parchment.

If you are currently enrolled or plan to graduate at the end of the term, be sure to select “Hold for Grades” and/or “Hold for Degree” when placing your order. This ensures your transcript will include final grades or degree information and will not be sent until that information is available. 

If you have additional questions or concerns, e-mail the Records/Graduation department.

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I received a regret letter stating my degree requirements were not met; now what?
The letter will indicate why you did not meet graduation requirements. You will need to meet with an academic advisor, counselor, or Student Success Coach for additional assistance. Once you have met your graduation requirement(s) you will need to submit a new Graduation Application. Please see our Academic Calendar calendar for the Graduation Application deadlines.

 

 

Will I receive my diploma the day of the commencement?
No. Diplomas are mailed to students approximately 6-8 weeks after the end of the semester in which they graduate. At Commencement, students will receive a diploma cover with a message from the College until degrees have been certified. For most students, if your graduation date is in:

December: Your diploma should arrive by March
May: Your diploma should arrive in July
August: Your diploma should arrive in October

Diplomas are printed and mailed using the address we have listed for you in MyVC. Be sure to update your information in your VC account. If you no longer have access to your VC account you may send a written letter that includes the information listed below. We will not change the name on your diploma without written authorization from you (including your original signature; therefore, faxed or e-mailed requests cannot be accepted).