Graduation

To make sure your application is processed, be sure to submit it by the deadline in the semester you're finishing classes. Note: late applications (submitted after the deadline) may need to be processed in the following term.

Application Deadlines:

• Spring semester: April 1 (or by March 1 to have your name in the Commencement publication)

• Summer semester: July 1

• Fall semester: November 1

If you're using Financial Aid, check with a financial aid advisor about finishing your program.

If your legal name has changed, please update your records by filling out a Personal Information Change Request form in eWOLF located under Student Resources > Student Forms.

Use DegreeCheck (inside eWOLF) every semester to verify that you will be completing all of the requirements for the degree/certificate including required courses, credits and GPA.

1. Log into your eWOLF account and click on the Degree Check icon to review your declared degree program/certificate, course requirements, credits and GPA.     

2. If Degree Check DOES NOT match the degree/certificate you intend to complete you will need to fill out and submit a Degree/Certificate Request Change form by main census for any given semester for us to update your degree/certificate program you plan to complete,

   • The Degree/Certificate Request form is located in eWOLF under Student Resources. Click on Student Forms and the Degree/Certificate Request will be directly under Student Record Forms

3. Please be advised that if you submit a graduation application and it does not match Degree Check your application may need to be processed in the next semester.

4. Contact your academic advisor with questions. 

Missing Credits? To transfer credits to FRCC:

1. Complete the online Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form.

2. Have the other school mail or email your official transcript directly to FRCC (no hand deliveries). You will need to request an individual transcript from each school you attended.

   • If you have received credit for prior learning, you also need to turn in the approval forms by the application deadlines above.

The commencement ceremony is your time to celebrate your accomplishments! You'll wear a cap and gown, walk alongside your classmates and move the tassel on your cap from right to left.

We will have a Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony for all students who have completed a degree or certificate during the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semesters.

Details about the upcoming 2025 Commencement Ceremony are coming soon.