Graduation Guidelines
Carroll's president presides over an annual commencement ceremony in May. Students graduating with degrees in August, December and May may participate, and their family and friends are welcome to attend.
Review the following guidelines for graduating from Carroll.
Applying to Graduate
Upon registering for the final Carroll term, students must meet with an advisor to complete a graduation audit and apply for graduation. Students must apply to graduate whether or not they participate in the graduation ceremony. Students should periodically check-in with Advising, and apply early to assure that the appropriate courses are completed to meet graduation and transfer goals.
Graduation Application Deadlines
- March 1 - graduating in May and participating in May graduation ceremony
- May 1 - graduating in May and not participating in the May graduation ceremony
- Aug. 1 - graduating in August
- Dec. 1 - graduating in December
Graduating with Honors
Students who qualify for the Associate of Arts, Associate of Sciences, Associate of Applied Sciences, Associate of Science in Engineering or Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees and whose cumulative grade point average, at the end of the preceding Winter term, are recognized at the commencement ceremony as follows:
- 3.500 to 3.749 graduate Cum Laude (with honors)
- 3.750 to 3.899 graduate Magna Cum Laude (with high honors)
- 3.900 to 4.000 graduate Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors)
Upon confirmation of actual graduation GPAs, diplomas are prepared indicating the appropriate honors classifications.
Transferring Back to Graduate
Students, who transfer prior to completing the Associate's degree, may transfer appropriate credits back to Carroll to complete their Carroll degree. Students in this situation must have taken at least 15 Carroll credits.
To transfer back to Carroll, send an official transcript to the Records Office and see an advisor in room A102 to complete a graduation application. Call Records at 410-386-8440 or send an e-mail to records@carrollcc.edu for assistance.
