Commencement
Commencement Information
The 2024 Commencement Ceremony will take place on May 21, 2025 at Tinley Park Convention Center-South Pavilion, at 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477.
The Ceremony will begin at noon. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Tickets are required for all guests with the exception being children under two years of age.
More information to come.
PSC grants certificates and the following five associate's degrees:
- Associate in Arts (A.A.)
- Associate in Science (A.S.)
- Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.)
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.; career and technical degree)
Specific curriculum requirements for a particular degree or certificate program are
found in the catalog under Overview of Degrees and Certificates.
When submitting a graduation petition, students will be asked to identify the year of the catalog from which they are graduating. Any modifications of graduation requirements must be approved by the department. A course substitution form must be completed with the program coordinator. The dean of the department also will review the document. If approved, the course substitution form will be submitted to Enrollment Services.
Graduation petitions must be completed by the following deadlines to be eligible for graduation:
- October 1 for December graduation
- March 1 for May graduation or August graduates participating in the annual Commencement ceremony
- July 1 for August graduation
December, May, and August candidates may choose to participate in the annual Commencement ceremony, but it is not a requirement.
There are three categories of graduation honors: Cum Laude (3.30-3.64 GPA), Magna Cum Laude (3.65-3.84 GPA), and Summa Cum Laude (3.85-4.0 GPA). Certificate students are not eligible for graduation honors.
The earned GPA is used to determine the recognition of honors at the ceremony. Any courses in progress during the spring term will not be used to determine honors eligibility for the Commencement ceremony. The official designation of honors will be applied to the student’s transcript once all grades have been received for the semester in which the degree is conferred.
Graduating members of the college's academic honor societies may purchase regalia items as mementos of their achievement. Honors stoles, cords, and tassels that are not provided by the college generally need to be purchased through the online store for their honor society. Students with questions about ordering academic honor society regalia items can reach out to their faculty advisor.