Applying for Graduation
Spring Graduation is May 15, 2025
The deadline to apply for the Spring 2025 Graduation is March 28, 2025.
Before applying for graduation, students must meet with an advisor in Boll Weevil Central or Student Support Services to complete a graduation audit. At that time, your degree plan will be reviewed to ensure you are on track to meet graduation requirements.
For Spring graduation, applications must be submitted by March 28, in order to have it processed, regalia ordered, and your name listed in the graduation program.
Parking Procedures
Student Parking & Check-In
- Time: 3:45 PM
- Location: Students are required to park in Parking Lot D (Behind Forrester Hall). This is the only designated parking area for students.
- Check-in Location: Wallace Administration Building Lobby
- Photo location: After check-in, students may have their photo taken by the College photographer in Talmadge Hall from 3:45-5 PM.
Spectator & Overflow Parking
- Primary Locations:
- Crossroads Community Church (Old College Cinema parking lot across the street from campus)
- ESCC Baseball/Softball Complex on George Wallace Drive
- Brookwood Elementary School (Additional overflow parking)
Shuttle Bus Service
- Bus Service:
- Buses will run every 15 minutes to and from all parking locations.
- Bus drop-off and pick-up: Track area behind Lolley Gymnasium
- Last bus will run at approximately 5:45 PM to pick up visitors before the graduation ceremony.
Security & Support
- Campus police officers and college CERT members will be present at all off-site parking locations during the ceremony.
- Buses will also be available immediately after the ceremony to return visitors to their vehicles.
Special & Handicap Parking
- Handicap & Special Guests: Parking Lot A (Next to Talmadge Hall)
- Faculty & Staff: Green area above the track off George Wallace Drive
Graduation Information
Graduation Regalia
- Visit the ESCC Bookstore to order your cap, gown, tassel, and stole.
- Be prepared to pay when ordering:
- Cap, Gown, and Tassel: $55
- Stole: $30 (purchased separately)
- Bookstore Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8 AM – 3 PM
- Friday: 8 AM – 12 PM
- For questions, email: bookstore@escc.edu or call (334) 347-2623 ext. 2336.
Honor Society Graduates
- Members of honor societies may wear regalia (honor cords, stole, and/or tassel) during the graduation ceremony.
- For details, contact your honor society sponsor.
Diplomas and Certificates
- Diplomas and certificates will be processed at the end of each term.
- Once all degree and certificate requirements are verified, the Registrar will post awards to your transcript.
- Diploma Delivery:
- Whether you attend the ceremony or not, your diploma will be mailed to you by Parchment.
- You can also view a digital copy of your diploma once degrees are posted online at parchment.com by creating an account.
- Shipping Rates (Effective October 1, 2024):
- USPS Domestic: $2.75
- USPS International: $5.75
- FedEx Domestic Overnight: $33.00
- FedEx International: $60.00
Accommodations
- If you need special accommodations for the ceremony, contact Mrs. Dava Leverette at (334) 347-2623, ext. 2293.
Graduation Practice
- Spring Graduation Practice:
- Date: Thursday, May 15
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Lolley Gymnasium
- Graduates are encouraged to attend.
For The Ceremony
Appropriate Attire
- Ladies: Please wear a dress (preferably without a collar) that does not show below the robe. Hosiery and dark, comfortable shoes are recommended. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum.
- Men: Wear dark-colored dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, and dark-colored dress shoes.
Caps and gowns may not be embellished. This includes cap decorations of any kind.
Note: Press graduation gowns with a cool iron.
Positioning the Graduation Attire
- Position the cap so the top is flat. The cap should not be set on the back of the head. The front of the cap point should be approximately one inch above the eyebrows. Please secure with a bobby pin.
- Place the tassel on the right side during the ceremony. Graduates will be told when to move the tassel to the left.
Proper Stage Etiquette
- When walking toward the stage to receive the diploma, hand the name card to the announcer. Your name will be read as it has been printed on the card.
- Extend your right hand to shake hands with the person handing you the diploma and receive the diploma with your left hand. Smile for the camera, say thank you, and continue across the stage.
Event Etiquette
The Commencement Ceremony is a time of great honor and dignity and a special occasion for our graduates and their family members. We ask that you refrain from talking, cheering, excessive movement, and using electronic devices during the ceremony.