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Graduation Information

Diplomas

All diplomas will be mailed to your address on file with the College. You are encouraged to review your address in Owl Link and make any changes within Owl Link prior to May 1, 2026. Changes may also be made by completing the Personal Information Update form and emailing it to registrar@pgcc.edu or submitting it in person to the Office of Records & Registration in Bladen Hall, Room 126.

Spring 2026 graduates can expect to receive their diplomas and certificates prior to or during the week of June 8, 2026.

PGCC graduates will also be able to download and view a free digital version of their diploma or certificate once the diploma or certificate is issued. You will receive an email with instructions from Parchment on how to electronically claim your diploma/certificate. You can also share your achievements with family and friends on social media platforms.

Check your PGCC email regularly for more information on diploma mailing and instructions for downloading and sharing your achievement with your digital credential!

Graduation Honors

The College recognizes high academic achievement by awarding the following Honors designations to associate's degree recipients based on overall grade point average (GPA). These standards are:

With Honor GPA from 3.50 to 3.69
With High Honor GPA from 3.70 to 3.94
With Highest Honor GPA of 3.95 or higher 

Students who graduate with an honors designation will receive a yellow tassel to honor their achievement. Please note that honors will not be designated for students who have not completed all requirements for graduation, such as summer 2026 graduates.

Live Webcast and Television Playbacks

The College will broadcast Commencement live on the PGCC TV YouTube channel. You can also watch the live broadcast on PGCC TV on Verizon FiOS channel 44, Xfinity channel 75, and in HD on Xfinity channel 995.

In addition to the live broadcast, PGCC TV will air multiple repeat viewings on Verizon FiOS channel 44, Xfinity channel 75, and in HD on Xfinity channel 995. All channels are available within Prince George's County.

Commencement Message Board

Celebrate the Class of 2026 with our Commencement message board! Create a fun post with images and graphics to share your congratulations.

Share Your Kudos

How to Create a Post in Padlet

  1. Use the link above to access Padlet.
  2. Click the round yellow button on the bottom right to draft a post.
  3. Enter your text and use the customization options.
  4. Click Submit once you're done.

Graduation Application

Applicants for both degrees and certificates must file a formal application for graduation before the deadline published in the academic calendar to be awarded a credential. The graduation application can be accessed in myPGCC. See How to Access and Complete Your Graduation Application (Credit). 

Application Deadlines

  • February 15: May (spring) graduation and August (summer) graduates who will complete six credits or less during the summer semester and wish to participate in the preceding May Commencement ceremony*
  • July 15: August (summer) graduation
  • September 15: December (fall) graduation

Completing Your Degree Requirements

All degree requirements—including the submission of the graduation application, resolution of outstanding incomplete grades, grade changes, course substitution and waiver approvals, and the awarding of transfer credit—must be completed within 30 calendar days of the degree conferral date (last day of final exams for the fall and spring semesters and the last day of classes for the summer semester). Students who complete degree requirements more than 30 days after the conferral date will be moved to the next degree conferral date.

* Students who submit their applications after this date may not be included in the Commencement ceremony program.

Watch the 67th Commencement Live

Watch a recording of the 67th Commencement Exercises, held Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m., below.

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Contact Information

Email: graduation@pgcc.edu 
Phone: 301-546-7258

We're available if you have questions about degree audits, graduation clearances, diplomas, or the Commencement ceremony. 

Bladen Hall, Room 126
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774

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