Graduation applications must be completed by any student wishing to receive a degree or certificate in December of 2024. An application must be completed for each degree/certificate/letter of recognition that the student intends to earn.
The date for graduation is Friday, December 13, 2024.
The Fall 2024 graduation application deadline was Friday, September 27th, 2024.
A late graduation application is available from September 29th - November 22nd. The $100 late fee will be due with the applications submitted from September 29th - November 22nd.
No late applications will be accepted after November 22, 2024.
A student must:
No student may graduate with an incomplete grade(s).
It is strongly recommended that students utilize Self-Service and run a program evaluation and/or meet with an academic advisor to review program requirements for completion.
All students are expected to complete an application for graduation, regardless of participation in the commencement ceremony. All students are expected to complete a separate application for each degree or certificate.
Students that attended other colleges or universities and wish to transfer credit must have official transcript(s) sent to ACM’s Admissions Office.
| When to apply(no fee) | Late Applications accepted($100 late fee) | No applications accepted after: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Aug 19 - September 27th | September 29 - Nov. 22 | Nov. 22 |
Information regarding graduation eligibility will be emailed to your ACM student email account.
All graduates are encouraged to attend. Only students eligible for degree or certificate permitted to participate in commencement ceremony.
FALL Cumberland Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024. Eligible students will be sent details regarding the ceremony closer to the date via their student email. No tickets are required. No limit to number of guests. Seating first-come, first-served. Reception following ceremony.
The mandatory rehearsal will be at 11 am on the 13th.
Graduation will be at 7:00 pm in the Gymnasium. Graduates will need to be at the gym for line up at 6 pm.
Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing access to people with disabilities. Please contact Academic Access Disability Resources Office at (301)784-5234 or e-mail adr@allegany.edu to request any special accommodation required for you or your guests to attend the graduation ceremony. Please note that the College does not provide wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices; however, we can reserve special seating areas for guests and visitors with mobility impairments who bring their own mobility devices. Requests for an interpreter for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing need to be received at least two weeks before the graduation ceremony.
Cap & Gowns – Caps and gowns will be available as of Monday November 18th in the Enrollment Services Offices.
Members of Phi Theta Kappa should contact advisor Melody Gaschler for regalia.
Graduates with cumulative GPAs as follows will be recognized at the commencement ceremony:
Diplomas are not available prior to the commencement ceremony. Please bring photo ID with you when you come in to pick up your diploma. Students who have not picked up their diplomas will receive them in the mail. Diplomas are mailed to the address that students provide on the application to graduate. Please note that it will take about two weeks after we mail the diploma for it to arrive at your address.
Students must have fulfilled ALL their financial obligations to the College before diplomas are released. Please contact the Business and Financial Aid offices in order to ensure you have met all your financial obligations/exit counseling requirements so, your diploma is not held back from the ceremony.
Transcripts requests with graduation credentials (graduation date and honors status) will be posted to transcripts the week of January 2, 2025 due to the College closing for the holidays. If you are requesting a transcript and need your degree information on that transcript, please request that the transcript be held until after graduation credentials are posted in January of 2025.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Beth Nightengale via email at bnightengale@allegany.edu or by phone at 301-784-5209.
