Preliminary Graduation Guidelines 2025
COPSA Graduate Appreciation
UOG Calvo Field House
May 15 • Thurs | 12 PM
Rehearsal
UOG Calvo Field House
May 15 • Thurs | 1 PM
Commencement Ceremony
UOG Calvo Field House
May 16 • Friday | 9 AM
Application for Graduation
Please ensure that you are eligible for graduation and have submitted the ($15 non-refundable) Application for Graduation to Admissions and Registration before the deadline. For information, contact the GCC Registrar at (671)735-5531.
Graduate Guest Tickets
Tickets will be ready in May. Definite days will be announced later. Each GCC graduate will be issued one set of tickets regardless of the number of degrees/certificates they are earning. All ages will require a ticket. Graduates will be asked to present a Photo ID to pick up tickets.
GCC Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM | UOG Calvo Field House
UOG Calvo Field House Rules: Confetti, air horns, helium balloons and banners are NOT permitted inside the Field House. All graduates and their guests are expected to conduct themselves in a dignified manner that will contribute to the best interests of the graduating class. Do NOT chew gum or betel nut. Leave flowers, bags and gifts with a friend or family member.
Sash Production Guidelines
See your Program Department Chair or Student organization Advisor for sashes. Sashes must be pre-approved by their respective Program Department Chairperson or Student Organization Officers + Advisors
(Example: All students wearing an Accounting sash must be wearing the SAME sash design that was approved by the Accounting Program Department Chairperson and Office of Communications & Promotions.)
•MUST ONLY use GCC Blues or White (guamcc.edu/visualidentity)
•MUST include a GCC Logo with a GCC Program Logo or a recognized GCC Student Organization Logo.
•MUST include the full name of the GCC Program or GCC Student Organization (Use simple fonts that can be read)
•Must Only use registered Name and Title/Position as specified in the Organizational Bylaws.
Please review the spelling and information on the seamstress’s proof before proceeding with production.
FINAL layout must be sent to gcc.pio@guamcc.edu and csi@guamcc.edu for OFFICIAL APPROVAL.
Only officially approved sashes from a GCC recognized Student Organization, Certificate / Degree / Diploma Program, and Phi Theta Kappa, are permitted for the commencement ceremony. Flashing pins, glitter, rhinestones and similar types of items cannot be on the sash. Only two (2) items are permitted to be worn with your cap and gown.
Permitted Combinations: 2 Sashes or 2 Cords or 1 Sash & 1 Cord
Attire
MEN: White collared shirt, black tie, black pants, black socks and shoes.
WOMEN: Open collar tops, black pants or dress and black shoes. (dress length not longer than graduation gown)
Graduates may be required to walk up and down several flights of stairs, therefore we suggest comfortable shoes to avoid a possible fall. Leis and flowers are for photos before or after the graduation ceremony; they are NOT to be worn or carried during the ceremony.
Purchase Regalia
Cap, Gown and Tassel can be purchased at the GCC Bookstore. (Black cap, black gown & black tassel.)
Cost:
$55.00 Cap, Gown & Tassel Set
$38.00 Gown | $13.00 Cap | $12.00 Tassel
To order a class ring, contact the GCC Bookstore.
Bookstore Info: Monday – Friday, 9 AM — 3 PM (671) 735-6018 Ext. 6017 / 6021
Alumni
Participate in your GCC Alumni Organization and encourage others to pursue their education at the GCC!
Contact: (671)735-5516 Ext. 5515, alumni@guamcc.edu
UPDATED 1/3/25
