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In order to be awarded a JJC degree or certificate, you MUST apply for graduation and adhere to the deadlines for the month in which you wish to graduate.

Office: Room J-1042   (815) 280-6671 or (815) 280-2459
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Email
: graduationoffice@jjc.edu.

LInk to the Online Graduation Application Deadlines for this academic year are as follows:

GRADUATION MONTH APPLICATION DEADLINE
*May Jan. 31
August June 30
*December Sept. 30

* Denotes months in which students may choose to participate in a commencement ceremony. Students graduating in August may return for the December ceremony if they desire. JJC now hosts two graduation ceremonies a year in the A.A. Wills Gymnasium on the Main Campus.

Applying for Graduation
  1. Complete the Online Application for Graduation.
  2. Wait 8-10 weeks for a letter concerning your graduation status.
  3. Required: 64 or more semester hours with no zero-level courses and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average. Please check the catalog for other requirements.

Important: Most delays in processing graduation applications are caused by the applicant not applying for the correct degree. Check with an advisor, counselor and/or college catalog to determine the correct degree.

Graduation Requirements
Check out the graduation requirements web page about requirements that you need to have met in order to apply for graduation   .
See Questions and Answers for additional information.

Commencement
The commencement ceremony is held annually in May and December. Students graduating in August may return for the December ceremony if they desire. Cap and Gown are purchased for a nominal fee.  View previous Commencement Programs

 

 
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