Graduation Requirements

Bladen Community College holds one graduation ceremony in May of each academic year. The ceremony is held to recognize graduates from the spring term, previous fall term, as well as the upcoming summer term. To be eligible for graduation, students must complete all program requirements and meet the following minimum requirements for the awarding of an Associate in Applied Science Degree, Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, diploma, and certificate:

1. Earn a program Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
2. Have an official high school (or equivalent) transcript sent to the College. Each student must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) to be eligible for a degree or diploma.
3. Earn at least one-fourth (25%) of the required hours in their program of study at Bladen Community College (for Residency).
4. Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
5. Submit appropriate Graduation Application for Degree/Diploma/Certificate to the Registrar’s Office.
6. Pay any applicable graduation fees.

Once a student applies for graduation, their graduation file is reviewed for completion. The student will then be notified if they are missing anything to earn their requested credential.