How to Apply for Graduation
If you are using college or university credits earned outside of MCCCD to meet graduation requirements, your transcripts must be evaluated by GCC. Please visit the GCC Transcripts page for more information.
Check your Degree Progress Report in your Student Center or meet with your advisor. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.
You will be asked to submit your program plan code number and the name of your degree or certificate (including emphasis or track if it has one) for each degree or certificate you complete. If you are not sure, please go to the Degrees & Certificates A-Z list to locate your award.
Fill out the Online Application for Graduation to receive your degree or certificate.
- Apply to graduate for each degree or certificate as you complete them, if you will complete more than one.
- If you're a current Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society member, please provide your PTK membership ID number
RSVP to be part of the Commencement Ceremony by April 1st to be included in the program.
Coming soon.
Graduation Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadline (to be in the program) |
Commencement Deadline (to order Cap & Gown through Balfour) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | April 1, 2025 | April 7, 2025* |
*You may order from other vendors or borrow from a friend. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to graduation@gccaz.edu. A black cap and gown are required to be part of the ceremony.
Next Steps
- Check your student email for a confirmation message after you submit your application. It will contain information you will need about the commencement ceremony.
- Your official graduation evaluation will be processed to determine if you have met all of the qualifications for the requested degree/certificate(s) after your final semester has ended and all grades have been posted.
- Check your Maricopa Student Email for the status of your application (approved/denied). The email will be sent to you within the five (5) weeks after your final class/semester.
- Check your mail for your Diploma and/or certificate(s). They will be sent via US mail within 8-10 weeks of being awarded.