If you think that you might be eligible to graduate with a degree or certificate at the end of the Spring semester, you must apply for graduation in order to have it posted to your academic record and to receive a diploma.

The deadline to apply for Spring graduation is Sunday, Feb. 15.  There is not a fee to apply for graduation.  You just need to complete a one-page form/screen.  This form is available on the college website at: www.ivcc.edu/graduation and in the Counseling office (CTC 202).  The form takes a couple of minutes to complete and lets us know that you will be ready to graduate in May.

Note that applying for graduation is not the same as participating in the commencement ceremony.  They are two separate things.  Participating in the commencement ceremony is optional.

If you are unsure as to whether or not you are eligible at this time for a degree or certificate, you are encouraged to speak with a counselor (815-224-0360).  A counselor can review your academic record and your program of study to determine if you have all of the requirements to graduate.  Another option to determine your eligibility is to review your degree audit in your Self Service account.

If you are within two classes of graduation (no more than a total of 6 credit hours) and you plan to complete those classes in the summer session, you can participate in the commencement ceremony in May.  Submit your graduation application by Feb. 15.  If you are completing the online graduation application, indicate it’s for Summer graduation.  If filling out the paper form, check Summer graduate but want to walk in ceremony.

At IVCC, there are a number of Associate in Applied Science degrees that have corresponding Certificates you can earn along the way.  If you think that you have fulfilled the requirements for a Certificate, you may want to apply for graduation so your academic record will show your progress toward your degree.

The college has one commencement ceremony each year, which will be on Saturday, May 16.  All students who have graduated in the past year are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony.  Detailed information will be provided soon.

Any questions about applying for graduation can be directed to Sarah Goetz in the Admissions and Records office at 815-224-0212.