General Commencement

Commencement Ceremony Details

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!

Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey! Graduation marks the culmination of your hard work and dedication, and the Commencement Ceremony is the event that celebrates your accomplishments.

Below are at-a-glance details for the Commencement Ceremony. Please use this webpage as the most up-to-date resource for details to prepare for and attend the Commencement Ceremony. 
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Ceremony Details (TBA)

Ceremony Details & Timeline (To Be Announced)

Date:  TBA

Location:  TBA

Time: TBA

Guest Details: TBA

Parking and Venue Policies:  TBA

 

 

Cap/Gown (Regalia) and Celebratory Items (Invites, Frames etc)

An approved cap and gown is required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Below are the details on how to purchase an approved cap and gown. 


Purchase Online: Please click here to purchase cap/gown and other items (announcements, frames etc). The deadline to purchase online with a standard shipping fee is TBA. The shipping fee will be applied at the time of purchase.

In-Store Purchase: Caps, gowns and tassels are available at all HCC Booksto­­­­­re locations. To view locations and hours, please visit the HCC Bookstore website.
 
  • Starting May 1, bachelor’s graduates can purchase their cap and gown at the Central Campus bookstore. Only the Central Campus Bookstore will carry caps and gowns for bachelor graduates.

 

Honors and Honor Cords Eligibility

Bachelors and Associate Degree candidates who meet the criteria below are eligible for Honor Cords for the ceremony. 

  • Honors: 3.35 – 3.59 Cumulative GPA
  • High Honors: 3.60 – 3.79 Cumulative GPA
  • Highest Honors: 3.80 – 4.00 Cumulative GPA
  • Considerations
    • Students completing a Certificate of Completion do not receive honor cords.
    • The cumulative GPA used for the Fall ceremony is through the Summer semester. 
      • Fall semester grades will not be considered in determining eligibility for honor cords. However, they will be reflected on your academic records. 
    • The Cumulative GPA for the Spring ceremony is through the Fall semester
      • Spring semester grades will not be considered in determining eligibility for honor cords. However, they will be reflected on your academic records. 


Prior to the ceremony, qualifying graduates can pick up Honor Cords at the HCC Bookstore locations. Qualifying graduates may also stop by the Honor Cords table on the day of the Commencement Ceremony.

 

Graduation and Commencement Help

Student Services

For more information regarding Graduation and Commencement, call 713-718-8222 (option 1) or send an email to hcc.gradceremony@hccs.edu.