Your GCC commencement ceremony
is a time to commemorate
a major milestone
and acknowledge
your academic achievements.
CELEBRATE your accomplishments with the
GCC Class of 2015
on Graduation Day,
Friday, May 15, 2015!
Participation in commencement
with outstanding course requirements
IS NO LONGER ALLOWED.
As a courtesy in the past, the College has allowed
students needing one course left to complete their
program requirements, to participate in
commencement provided they complete the
remaining course requirement in the proceeding
summer or fall terms. Unfortunately, a significant
number of students extended this courtesy have
not been completing their program requirements
as agreed upon. As a result, the college is
discontinuing the practice of allowing students to
“walk” if they have outstanding requirements
effective for the 2015 Spring commencement.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
please contact any of the following offices:
Admissions & Registration
Bookstore
Dean’s Office
Student Support Services
735-5531
735-6017/8
735-5589
735-5555
Any questions or clarifications
should be directed to
the Graduation Committee Vice-Chair
Patrick Clymer at [email protected]
2015
Graduation Details
Friday, May 15, 2015 – UOG Fieldhouse
GCC
GUAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kulehon Kumunidåt Guåhan
IMPORTANT Graduation Details!
Apply for your Graduation by April 10th!!
Deadline to apply for graduation: 12noon, Friday, April 10, 2015.
Apply at the Admissions and Registration Office. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of
the student to apply for any degree, certificate or diploma they have earned. A
$15.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed. Graduates will still be
allowed to apply for graduation up until Friday, April 24, 2015, but their names
WILL NOT appear in the graduation ceremony booklet.
DIPLOMAS can be picked up at the Admissions & Registration Office two to
four weeks after the ceremony to allow for final grades to be posted and transcripts
to be thoroughly reviewed and verified. One copy of the graduates’ official
transcript will be included with the diploma.
STEP 2:
Purchase your Cap, Gown and 2015 Tassel
Official attire to participate in the ceremony: black cap, black gown & black tassel.
Cost of Items are:
♦ $50.00 Cap, Gown & Tassel Set (all black)
♦ $35.00 Black Gown
♦ $10.00 Black Cap
♦ $10.00 Black Tassel
Make your purchases at the GCC Bookstore. Tel: 735-6017/6018
Bookstore Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00am—3:00pm
CLASS RINGS: Graduates interested in ordering class rings, contact the GCC
Bookstore at 735-6017/6018.
STEP 3:
CAP & GOWN
Caps: should be worn flat on the head and not have any words written on the cap.
Tassels are to be worn on the right side until instructed to move it to the left side
during the ceremony.
Gown: should be ironed and/or crease-free for the ceremony.
To assist future graduates who may be unable to afford a cap or gown,
we will be collecting donations of used cap and gowns after the ceremony.
If you have no plans to re-use your cap and gown, please leave it in the donation
box at the exit of the event or bring it to the Development and Alumni Relations
Office, Bldg. 2000, Room 2214 anytime thereafter.
STEP 4:
Attend your COPSA luncheon BEFORE
the Graduation Rehearsal
GRADUATION LUNCHEON is Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 12noon.
COPSA (Council On Postsecondary Student Affairs), your GCC student
government, will be hosting a luncheon at 12noon for you at the University of
Guam Field House BEFORE the rehearsal.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL is Thursday, May 14, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm at
the University of Guam Field House. Please be prompt and wear comfortable
clothing.
STEP 5:
Attend your Graduation Commencement Ceremony
GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY is Friday, May 15, 2015,
and starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Guam Field House.
Prepare your PROPER ATTIRE
for the Graduation Ceremony
CLOTHING
MEN: Black tie, black pants, black socks, white short sleeve shirt with collar &
black shoes.
WOMEN: Open collar tops, black pants or dress with length not longer than the
graduation gown, and closed-toe black shoes. Women’s cap and gown packages
may contain a white collar; wearing the white collar is optional.
Please note that graduates may be required to walk up and down several flights of
stairs, therefore we suggest comfortable shoes to avoid a possible fall.
CORDS & SASHES
Only two (2) items are permitted to be worn with your cap and gown.
Possible combinations are:
♦ one (1) sash and one (1) cord; OR ♦ two (2) sashes; OR ♦ two (2) cords
Only sashes from the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa, a GCC recognized
student organization, a certificate/degree/diploma program, or a TRiO program are
permitted.
Unless you are wearing the Phi Theta Kappa or TRiO sash, any sash created
specifically for your graduation ceremony MUST follow the GCC Graduation
Sash Guidelines.
LEIS & FLOWERS
Leis and flowers are for picture taking before or after the graduation ceremony and
are NOT to be worn or carried during the ceremony.
Graduation Sash Guidelines
Only two (2) items are permitted to be worn with your cap and gown.
Possible combinations are:
one (1) sash and one (1) cord; OR two (2) sashes; OR two (2) cords
Only sashes from the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa, a GCC recognized
student organization, a certificate/degree/diploma program, or a TRiO program
are permitted.
Unless you are wearing the Phi Theta Kappa or TRiO sash, any sash created
specifically for your graduation ceremony MUST follow the GCC Sash
Guidelines below.
GCC Graduation Sash Guidelines
1. The actual sash can only be blue, yellow or white (GCC colors).
2. The sash MUST contain the complete name of the college: Guam Community
College. No abbreviations.
3. Program sash designs must be approved and sanctioned by their respective
Department Chair to ensure unity of color and design. (Example: all students
wearing an Accounting sash must be wearing the exact same sash design that
was approved by the Accounting Program’s Department Chair). Additionally,
program discipline sashes should have their program name completely spelled
out, no abbreviations.
4. Flashing pins, pictures, glitter, rhinestones, and similar type items shall not be
used on the sash.
5. Only official program / department logos or recognized student organization
logos may be used.
Any questions or clarifications should be directed to the
the Graduation Committee Vice-Chair
Patrick Clymer at [email protected]
♦ Arrive by 5:00 p.m. and go to the designated location as determined during
rehearsal.
♦ Give your cameras, electronic devices, flowers, purses, gifts or bags to a friend
or family member to hold. You will NOT be allowed to carry any items into the
ceremony. Please place your cell phones in the silent mode.
♦ Refrain from chewing gum, betel nut or candy during the ceremony.
♦ Conduct yourself in an appropriate and dignified manner during the ceremony.
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SMILE
STEP 1:
Guam Community College
University of Guam Field House Rules: For safety reasons, the
following items are prohibited inside the Field House.
NO confetti! NO air horns! NO helium balloons! NO banners!
STEP 6:
Celebrate your personal accomplishment,
participate in your GCC Alumni Organization,
and encourage others to pursue their education
at the Guam Community College!!
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