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How to apply for graduation

1. First, confer with your academic advisor to review your progress toward program completion and determine whether you have successfully completed all courses necessary for your associate degree, diploma, or certificate. You can find your assigned academic advisor on myHGTC.
2. Complete an HGTC Application for Graduation.

On behalf of the entire college community, CONGRATULATIONS!

Important Dates

• March 1: Graduation applications are due to the Registrar's Office for Spring graduates.
• October 1: Graduation applications are due to the Registrar's Office for Fall graduates.
• June 1: Graduation applications are due to the Registrar's Office for Summer graduates.

Eligible Participants

Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony participants must be one of the following:

• December 2024 graduate (Fall 2024)
• May 2025 graduate (Spring 2025)
• Students scheduled to graduate in August 2025 (Summer 2025)

Students with questions concerning eligibility should check with their Academic Advisor or contact the Registrar’s Office: registrar@hgtc.edu

Graduation Images

Graduation picture from the commencement ceremony maybe purchased by going to:

Questions concerning pictures through Grad Images can be directed to the Customer Service Department at 800-261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. They have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.

Diploma Replacement

For students who have already received their diploma, but are requesting a diploma reprint because they have lost their diploma or wish to have another copy, a Diploma Replacement Request Form must be completed and submitted with a $15 fee.  It will take 2-3 weeks to process the request.