Graduation applications must be completed by any student wishing to receive a degree or certificate in May 2026. An application must be completed for each degree/certificate/letter of recognition that the student intends to earn.
Commencement Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
Late Application Period: March 28 - April 17, 2026 (A $100 late fee will apply during this time.)
No late applications will be accepted after April 17, 2026.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: Bob Kirk Arena (Gymnasium), Allegany College of Maryland
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Bedford Campus ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Specific details will be sent to applicants who opt to attend that ceremony.
Nurse Pinning Information
Nursing Pinning Ceremony information will come directly from the Nursing Department.
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: | |
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| Spring 2026 | January 19 - March 27 | March 28 - April 17 | April 17 |
Information regarding graduation eligibility will be emailed to your ACM student email account.
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.
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:
The official digital ACM Graduation Announcements are available to download and share:
Spring Commencement Ceremony (Allied Health Programs)
Additional Regalia Information:
Guest Information
No tickets are required for family and friends to attend the ceremony.
Diplomas are not available prior to the commencement ceremony.
Digital diplomas will be sent through Parchment to your ACM student email immediately following the ceremony at 2:00 pm. You will also receive an email to your ACM student account with a time‑sensitive link to confirm your mailing address and the name exactly as it should appear on your diploma. You will have 72 hours to confirm this information before the printed copy of your diploma is finalized, printed, and mailed directly to you by Parchment.
All financial obligations must be met before diplomas are released. Contact the Business Office and Financial Aid Office to ensure all requirements are complete.
Transcripts with degree/certificate information posted will be available by the end of business on Monday, April 18. If you need a transcript that reflects your awarded degree or certificate, please be sure to select the "Hold for Degree" option when submitting your request through the Parchment system. Requests submitted without this hold will be processed immediately and will not include graduation information.
All financial obligations must be met before any diplomas are released. Contact the Business Office and Financial Aid Office to ensure all requirements are complete.
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.
