FAQ

Effective with the summer 2023 graduation term, there is no charge when submitting an application for graduation.

If you have completed a minimum of 45 credits within your program you should apply for graduation. Please be sure to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that you are registering for the required courses to complete your program.

Learn more about filing the graduation application and deadlines.

In order to graduate you must have completed the specific course requirements for your program of study with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

You may review My Progress towards your degree through Self Service or contact the Academic Advising Center at advising@middlesexcc.edu should you have questions on program requirements.

In order to graduate you must have completed the specific course requirements for your program of study with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

You may review My Progress towards your degree through Self Service or contact the Academic Advising Center at advising@middlesexcc.edu should you have questions on program requirements.

Yes. It is necessary to submit your graduation application in order for your degree to be conferred even if you are not planning on participating in the commencement ceremony.

Learn more about filing the graduation application and deadlines.

While completing your graduation application you will be asked how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. Please note that the name you provide must be in agreement with the name on your Middlesex College student record.

If you wish to update your name on your Middlesex College student record, request a personal information change.

Diplomas are available approximately 8 weeks after the graduation/degree is conferred. Graduates will be mailed a postcard to their address of record to inform them of diploma pick-up dates. Your diploma will be available on the 1st floor of West Hall at Enrollment Services. Valid photo identification must be presented when picking up a diploma.

For information, see diploma availability.

Diplomas are available approximately 8 weeks after the graduation/degree is conferred. Graduates will be mailed a postcard to their address of record to inform them of diploma pick-up dates. Your diploma will be available on the 1st floor of West Hall at Enrollment Services.

The graduate may send a representative to pick up the diploma. The following must be presented:

1. A letter of authorization from the graduate including the student’s name, graduation date, ID # or social security #, and the name of the person you are authorizing to pick up your diploma. The letter must be signed/dated by the graduate.
2. A photo ID of the graduate (original or copy is permitted).
3. A photo ID of the representative picking up the diploma.

Caps and gowns are available for purchase.

Please see the Graduation Checklist for cap/gown order information.

August graduation candidates are invited to participate in the May Commencement Ceremony held the following year after their graduation.

Exceptions may be made for August candidates who need no more than two summer courses to complete their program requirements – email graduation@middlesexcc.edu for more information.

Once all grades are received and it is determined that all degree requirements have been met, graduation and degree information will be posted to the student record (transcript) on August 31st.

January graduation candidates are invited to participate in the May Commencement Ceremony.

Once all grades are received and it is determined that all degree requirements have been met, graduation and degree information will be posted to the student record (transcript) on January 31st.

Graduates wishing to order their official transcript as proof of graduation should confirm that all grades and graduation information is posted by checking their unofficial transcript through Self Service prior to ordering the transcript.

Graduation/degrees are posted for eligible candidates on the following dates:

August Graduates

August 31

January Graduates

January 31

May Graduates

Date of the scheduled May Commencement ceremony.

Learn more about ordering an official transcript.

Deadlines for transferring vary from school to school. Please check the transfer school’s admission page for updated admissions deadlines.

If you would like to speak to an Middlesex College Transfer Counselor please email us at counseling@middlesexcc.edu.

If you have applied and have been accepted, your transfer institution will provide information regarding your next steps (i.e. enrollment deposit, advising days, orientation, etc.).

If you would like to speak to an Middlesex College Transfer Counselor please email us at counseling@middlesexcc.edu.

Your Disability Services Counselor can provide you with a copy of your documentation to take to your transfer school.

Please contact your disability services Counselor or email disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu for more information.

Graduates of Middlesex College can access career services support to find jobs, prepare a résumé appropriate for their new career field and more. These services do not end with graduation! Start your career.

Yes, Middlesex College uses CCN and encourages all local employers to post available opportunities in CCN for all Middlesex College students and graduates to access.

Visit CCN and register using your Middlesex College student ID number.

In addition, graduates can access Career Coach for specific job-related information including salaries, employers currently hiring and live job listing from Indeed.com.

Watch the 1-minute intro video for Career Coach.