Date
June 4, 2022
AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2022 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY? Students who complete certificates or associate degree programs during Fall 2021, Spring 2022, or Summer 2022 semesters are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony on June 4, 2022
DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: May 1, 2022 Students must have applied for graduation and filled out the RSVP form by May 1st. Students applying after the May 1st deadline will not be declined for graduation processing, but they will not be able to participate in the in-person graduation ceremony.
WHEN SHOULD STUDENTS ARRIVE? 8:45am-9:30am
WHERE DO STUDENTS CHECK-IN? Student Entrance right of the Main (Box Office) Entrance
WHAT TO BRING? Cap, gown, and tassel ordered from Herff Jones, other special cords/medallions from PTK or other organizations.
VALUABLES STATEMENT: Students will be seated as they check-in by EGCC or Covelli center staff. All valuables will need to be kept with the graduate or guests accompanying the graduate.
ARE THERE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES OFFERED? Yes, a member of our staff will take your picture as you accept your diploma cover. The link will be sent to you 2-4 weeks after the Commencement Ceremony.
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY CAP AND GOWN? The Cap and Gown will be mailed directly to students.
HOW TO ORDER CAP AND GOWN? Order your cap and gown to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please make sure you use this vendor as they are the only EGCC commencement ceremony approved vendor. https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/
WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA? You will not receive your diploma at the Commencement Ceremony. You should receive your diploma in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after graduation. Please make sure your address is updated with the Registrar’s office. Diplomas will be mailed directly to the student.
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF OUR DIPLOMA FOR ORDERING FRAMES? Diplomas are 10 in. x 8in.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF HONORS?
Cum Laude: 3.5-3.74
Magna Cum Laude: 3.75-3.89
Summa Cum Laude: 3.9-4.0
WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR HONORS MEDALLION? Students who graduate with honors will be recognized with an Honors Medallion they can wear during the Commencement Ceremony. The Honors Medallion will be provided upon check-in. Graduating with honors is based on your cumulative GPA from your academic career at EGCC. All honors graduates will receive the same medallion.
A NOTE ON CAP DECORATIONS: Cap decorations are allowed; however, EGCC reserves the right to require you to remove any alterations deemed inappropriate by authorized college officials before you are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.
DATE: Sunday, June 5th 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM ET
LOCATION: YouTube (Link to follow)
DETAILS: Those not able to attend the in-person Commencement Ceremony on June 4th are welcome to watch the Online Commencement Ceremony. This ceremony honors all graduates of the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, or Summer 2022 semesters. Please note that this ceremony is prerecorded and is not interactive. Students who attended the in-person ceremony can also watch and celebrate via the online ceremony. All graduates can purchase the cap, gown, and tassel and order your diploma cover and honors medallion (if applicable) (links on graduation webpage and below) for personal use.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN A STUDENT INVITE TO THE CEREMONY? Student may bring 4 guests.
At this time, due to the capacity of the venue and the uncertainty of COVID-19, we are only able to provide four tickets per student.
DO GUESTS NEED TICKETS? Yes, students will be provided 4 tickets for their guests.
GUEST ENTRANCE: Main (Box Office) Entrance
HOW DO I GET THE TICKETS? Students can pick up tickets from Monday, May 23rd to Friday, June 3rd at Steubenville’s and Youngstown’s Campus Gator Stores during their regular hours. On Friday, June 3rd, tickets will also be available for pick up at the Youngtown Campus Graduation table outside the Gator Store from 2:00pm EST to 7:00pm EST. On Saturday, June 4th, tickets will be available at Covelli Centre’s Will Call starting at 8:00am EST.
2022 Graduates are welcomed to EGCC’s Grad Fest Block Party to celebrate YOU! Come check out the Youngstown Campus, shop at the Gator Store, pick up your Commencement Ceremony tickets, meet the people from the Alumni Association, SGA, TRIO, Career Development, eat, drink, and more.
Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2022
Time: 4:00pm- 7:00pm ET
Location: EGCC Youngstown Campus 101 E Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503