2024 Commencement

• Potential graduates for May 2024 – a final audit of your record will be completed prior to the ceremony; email notifications will be sent to your CCM email account
• Graduates from January 2024, December 2023 and August 2023
• Potential graduates for August 2024 who have been approved to participate in the commencement ceremony

There is no additional fee for your cap, gown and tassel which are yours to keep. The graduation package includes: cap, gown, tassel and (6) ceremony tickets.

Option # 1

Please place your regalia order online between 03/06/2024 and 03/29/2024 to ensure proper sizing and access to tickets: https://ccm.shopoakhalli.com/

In-store pick up will be during normal business hours in the CCM Campus Store on:

• Thursday, May 9th 10:00 A.M-2:00 P. M.
• Friday, May 10th 10:00 A.M-2:00 P. M.

Option # 2

Home delivery is available for a fee of $15.99.

The deadline for placing Ship To Home orders is 4/15/2024: https://ccm.shopoakhalli.com/

A limited number of caps and gowns may be available for students who did not order before the deadline. The extra regalia will be available during the Grad Fair, on a first come basis.

Eligible graduates will receive Honors Stoles at ceremony sign in.

Each graduate receives (6) tickets for Commencement. The tickets will be issued at cap and gown pick-up at the Campus Store or in home delivery package. Additional tickets may be reserved based on availability by emailing pwilliams2@ccm.edu

Accessible Seating is available for the disabled person and one guest. All accommodated arrangements must be made before Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to guarantee appropriate seating and access. For questions contact: Maria Schiano, Director of Accessibility Services at 973- 328-5284 or email request to department directly at mschiano@ccm.edu

American Sign Language Interpreters will be present for the ceremony.

Graduates will be seated by school in the arena bleachers prior to processing.

The arena doors will close once the procession begins.

Any guests arriving after 9:45 a.m., will be seated after the graduates have processed and been seated for the ceremony.

A professional photographer will take two photos.

1. Shaking hands with President Iacono
2. Exiting the platform, holding your diploma cover.

In June, you will receive a notice from the photographer and a proof of your photos with an order form. To view your photos online you need to register at https://www.gradimages.com/Registration

Each graduate will be provided with a coupon for a free, complimentary 5×7 photograph of your choice. For further information regarding your on-line photos call 800-424-3686

• May 2024 Graduates ATTENDING the ceremony may pick up their diplomas at Mennen Arena immediately following the ceremony.
• January 2024, December 2023 and August 2023 Graduates who have not received their diploma prior to the ceremony may pick up their diplomas at Mennen Arena immediately following the ceremony. If you already received your diploma (via mail or by picking it up in the office) you can leave right after the ceremony.
• May 2024, January 2024, December 2023 and August 2023 Graduates NOT ATTENDING the ceremony or have not previously picked up their diploma may pick up their diplomas on or after Friday, May 17th at the Office of Records and Registration (SCC 220).
• August 2024 Graduates will be able to pick up their diplomas in September 2024 after Records and Registration completes the final audit of your record, you will be asked to present a photo ID prior to receiving your diploma.