Graduation Information

2024 Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, May 9, 2024   |   4:00 p.m.

Von Braun Center, Propst Arena, Huntsville, AL

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How do I apply for Graduation?

  1. Go to MyCalhoun
  2. Select OneACCS and log into Banner Self-Service.
  3. Next click the Student tab
  4. Then the My Degree option,
  5. Then Apply to Graduate.

Don’t have access to MyCalhoun? Submit an Application for Graduation form to the Office of Admissions via mail or in person.

  • Email form to Admissions (admissions@calhoun.edu) or submit on campus; see advisor if need assistance completing form.

Graduation Forms:

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my degree be posted/awarded?

Your degree will be awarded once all requirements have been completed and all grades have been verified at the end of your term. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for degree(s) to post after the end of the semester.

When will I receive my diploma?

Your diploma will be sent via Parchment. An email notification will be sent to your Calhoun email when your digital diploma has been issued. You will need to create and verify your Parchment profile to claim your digital diploma. A printed diploma will be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application.

I received a certificate in the mail, but have not finished my degree. Why did I receive this?

In an effort to make sure students receive every credential they earn while at Calhoun, you may be auto-awarded certain certificates as you complete your requirements towards your degree.

When is the graduation ceremony?

The graduation ceremony is held once a year in May.

My GPA is below a 2.0. Can I graduate?

An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required to earn your degree. We recommend you see an advisor or Admissions staff member to discuss eligibility for course forgiveness or academic bankruptcy to help raise your GPA.
Note: You may not bankrupt a course that is applying towards your degree. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the ceremony and complete your requirements the following term.

I did not pass a class needed for graduation. Am I allowed to participate in the ceremony?

Yes. Grades will be verified after the ceremony and any needed courses may be taken the following term to earn your degree.

How will honors be determined?

You must complete at least 24 hours at Calhoun to be eligible for honors. Only grades from Calhoun courses required for the degree are considered when determining graduation honors (Degrees: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude; Certificates: With Distinction). Grades from courses that are not counted towards your degree are omitted in this calculation.

I have been awarded multiple degrees and/or certificates. How will I be recognized during the ceremony?

Students who have earned multiple awards (degrees and/or certificates) will only have the highest earned acknowledged during the ceremony. (ex: If a student has earned both an Associate degree and a certificate, the Associate degree will be announced at the ceremony.) Students will receive diplomas for each degree and/or certificate earned via mail.

Contacts:

Graduation application: Kristin Treadway at 256-306-2604, kristin.treadway@calhoun.edu

Graduation ceremony: Nicole Ricketts at 256-306-2870, nicole.ricketts@calhoun.edu or Kristin Treadway at 256-306-2604, kristin.treadway@calhoun.edu

 

 

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