Degrees & Certificates - Graduation
Commencement at the Waikiki Shell.
Application For Graduation WEBSITE: www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/records/graduation.html Students should consult with their Academic Counselor for a graduation evaluation prior to registering for their final semester. Candidates for all Certificate and Associate degrees must file an application for graduation with the Records Office. Applications received after the announced deadline will be processed for graduation in the following semester. A $15.00 graduation fee ($15 extra for a Hawaiian Language diploma) is payable at the time the student submits an Application for Graduation. This covers the cost of ordering and printing the diploma* and its cover. If the student does not graduate in the semester they apply for, the fee will be applied to the semester he or she graduates. However, another Application for Graduation must be filed with the Records Office by the announced deadline. More detailed information about the Graduation Application process can be found on the website.
Commencement Ceremony The Commencement ceremony celebrates students’ graduation. Commencement is conducted once a year at the conclusion of the Spring semester, however graduates from the previous Fall semester also participate in this ceremony. To participate in the ceremony, students will need to submit an application for graduation by the deadline stated each year. Students who have applied for Spring or Fall Graduation will be invited to participate in the ceremony and will be included in the Commencement Program. Participants will be required to purchase caps and gowns for graduation. There is no additional charge for the graduate or their guests to attend the Commencement ceremony. Any questions or concerns regarding the Commencement Ceremony should be directed to Student Life and Development.
Reverse Transfer and Automatic Notification of Credentials Students who have successfully completed all program requirements for a degree or certificate will be made aware of the earning of the degree or certificate. Once verified, the earned degree or certificate will be noted on the academic record unless requested not to do so by the student. The notation will be at no cost to the student.
Honolulu Community College Catalog 2014-2015
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