Graduation applications must be completed by any student wishing to receive a degree or certificate in May of 2025. An application must be completed for each degree/certificate/letter of recognition that the student intends to earn.
The date for spring graduation is Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The Spring 2025 graduation application deadline was Friday, February 28th, 2025.
A late graduation application is available from March 3-21, 2025. The $100 late fee will be due with the applications during this time.
No late applications will be accepted after March 21, 2025.
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: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Jan 28 - February 28th | March 3 - March 21 | March 21 |
Information regarding graduation eligibility will be emailed to your ACM student email account.
On Saturday, May 17th, commencement ceremonies honoring ACM’s graduates will occur at 11:00 a.m. (Career/Transfer Programs) and 2:00 p.m.(Allied Health Programs). Commencement ceremonies will be held in the Bob Kirk Arena (the gymnasium) on the Cumberland Campus.
All graduates are encouraged to attend. Only students eligible for a degree or certificate are permitted to participate in commencement ceremony. No tickets are required for the ceremonies. We do not limit the number of guests permitted to attend, however seating for the event is first-come, first-served. A reception will be help immediately following ceremony will be held in the College Center.
Bedford Campus Ceremony:
The Bedford Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Contact 814-652-5401
with any questions regarding the specifics of that ceremony.
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, April 28 , 2025, to eligible applicants 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 by the end of business on May 23, 2025. 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.
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.
