The Graduation Application and the Commencement Card must both be submitted by April 30, 2025 in order to be eligible to participate in the May 2025 commencement ceremony.

No, students that complete their graduation requirements in Fall 2025 and later semesters will be eligible to participate in the 2026 commencement ceremony. 

Students who complete their degree requirements during the fall, summer or spring prior to the ceremony or who will complete them in the following summer, are eligible to participate. When you apply for Graduation, you will receive notification about commencement. 

Students are required to RSVP for participation in commencement. If you are eligible for commencement, you can complete the Commencement Card. 

We are aiming for the ceremony to conclude within two to two and a half hours. The ceremony will commence promptly. Graduates partaking in the ceremony will not be able to exit the field until the full ceremony has been completed. Check in for graduates begins at 3:30 p.m. 

Yes, the ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Only students who have submitted their Commencement Card AND show up in person the day of commencement will have their names called live as the graduates traverse the stage. Graduate proxies are not allowed. 

During Grad Fair, you can purchase your Cap, Gown, and Tassel in the AVC Bookstore (Items are for purchase in person not online) and get your Graduate Portraits taken by Ultimate Exposures. Appointments for portraits are required. Schedule Your Graduation Portraits early for best availability.

Grad Fair Dates & Times:

• Monday, March 17 from 12-5 p.m. 
• Tuesday, March 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
• Student Lounge and the Student Center

Yes, you may decorate your cap to show pride in your accomplishments. Please keep your decorations tasteful. No foul language allowed. It must meet our Student Conduct Guidelines and be respectful of others. You will not be allowed to participate if your cap violates our community guidelines.

No, diplomas are mailed to graduates. Attending the commencement ceremony will not affect receipt of your diploma.

Diplomas are mailed to graduates approximately twelve (12) weeks after final grades have been posted in which the student applied to earn their degree. Example, if you applied to earn your degree in Spring, your diploma will be mailed out 12 to 15 weeks after final grades have been posted.

If you have not received a diploma, do not worry. Diplomas are mailed to graduates after all graduation petitions have been reviewed after the semester is over. Diplomas are not given at the commencement ceremony. If you do not meet graduation requirements, you will be notified via your AVC student email address of what requirements are missing. If you do not meet certain requirements, you are advised to meet with a counselor or advisor for next steps to earn your degree.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact the Commencement team at: commencement@avc.edu.