In semester PRIOR to the one in which you plan to complete your Degree or Certificate:

1. Schedule an appointment with a counselor, (708) 596-2000 ext. 2306, Room 2350, to assure your curriculum code is correct, and that all the requirements for the curriculum are met. (Requirements will be based upon the catalog in effect the year you began taking courses at SSC, as long as you did not have 4 consecutive semesters, including summer semesters, where you did not take any classes.)

During the semester in which you plan to complete your Degree or Certificate:

1. The Records Department will send you a letter identifying your status. As a student completes a Degree or Certificate, it will automatically be posted to the official SSC transcript, with or without a diploma.
2. In the month prior to the yearly Commencement Ceremony, you will receive a letter outlining your participation in the Ceremony.
3. The Commencement Ceremony is an annual event approximately scheduled on the 3rd Sunday of May at 1:30 p.m. and is held in the Physical Fitness & Athletic Building on the Main Campus.
   
4. A ticket is required for all guests attending the commencement ceremony, including children aged two and over. All guests should be seated no later than 1:15 pm. Up to three tickets are being distributed to each graduate in the Bookstore when the cap and gown packet is purchased. Up to two additional tickets will be distributed at the Student Life and Leadership Office of the Main Campus, Room 2239, on TBA at 8:00 AM.
5. Students can purchase their gowns from TBA, 2011, from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM, and TBA from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Any packet purchased after TBA will be assessed a $10.00 late fee. Student must present the graduation letter they receive from Admissions in order to purchase the cap and gown.All sales are FINAL. No exceptions. Cap, Gown, and Tassel - $25.00/ea - Medallions - $13.00/ea - Graduation Announcements - $10.00/pk
6. All Honors Graduates are eligible to purchase an honors cord on Commencement Day for $7.00 cash at the Registration counter. Students will receive a letter if they have obtained honors status.

If for any reason you need any additional information concerning Degree/Certificate Completion or the Commencement Ceremony, contact the Academic Records Recorder at 708-596-2000, ext. 2324.

Congratulations Graduates!

Next Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Updated: May16, 2011