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Registration and Records

Commencement Information

The College President, the Board of Trustees, and the employees of Harford Community College invite you to participate in the College's fifty-fifth annual Commencement ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  This prestigious event will occur in the APG Federal Credit Union Arena.  There will be a reception immediately following the ceremony.  Take a moment to carefully read the following important information regarding Commencement.

 

 

Graduation Requirements
Reserve Your Place
Guests
Individuals with Disabilities
Social Media
Academic Regalia
Ceremony Information
Where to Report
After the Ceremony
Children
Parking
Photography
Harford Cable Network Broadcast
Cell Phones
Smoking/Tobacco Use

Graduation Requirements
August 2012 and December 2012 graduates received prior notification regarding the status of their degree or certificate and have met all graduation requirements. May 2013 candidates must have applied for graduation by the March 1, 2013, application deadline and received confirmation of their intent to graduate.

Important - Registration is Closed.
Contact the College Life Office at 443-412-2140. 

Guests
Guests do not need tickets and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Guests may begin arriving at 4:00 p.m. and must be seated by 5:45 p.m. Click here for the accessible features of APG Federal Credit Union Arena.

*Please be aware that due to a possible safety hazard seating areas cannot accommodate strollers, please make proper arrangements to leave strollers in your vehicles. 

Individuals with Disabilities
Sign Language Interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing will be present.  Due to the large numbers of guests attending Commencement, it is recommended that guests with disabilities plan to arrive at least one hour prior to the ceremony.  We recommend guests with disabilities enter through Entrance 1 to park in front or behind the Arena.  Designated accessible parking for vehicles bearing valid Motor Vehicle Association (MVA) disability parking placards or license plates is available on a first come, first served basis.  Service animals are welcome in the Arena and will rest in the seating area of the individual with a disability, rather than in the aisle. For disability-related questions and/or accommodations, contact Disability Support Services at 443-412-2402 or TTY 443-412-2199 by Friday, May 3, 2013. 

Click here for the accessible features of APG Federal Credit Union Arena.

Social Media
Connect with grads and commencement on Facebook  
Follow @harfordcc and #harfordgrad on Twitter

Academic Regalia - Your Cap and Gown
Your academic regalia has been ordered and purchased for you.  This year's student regalia is made of recycled products.  For every gown purchased, a $0.25 donation was made to an on campus sustainability program.  Following the ceremony you will be able to recycle your gown or retain it as a keepsake.  You may pick up your cap, gown, tassel, and hood from the College Store on the lower level of the Student Center May 6 through May 17.  Only candidates with regalia will be permitted to walk in the Commencement ceremony.  If you need replacement regalia the day of the ceremony, your account will be charged up to $35.  If you fail to RSVP and want to participate in the ceremony, you may do so, but you will be charged $35 for the regalia.  This debt will need to be paid before you receive your diploma.

College Store Hours:
May 6 – May 17

Monday – Thursday
Friday

    8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please call the College Store at 443-412-2209 should you require any assistance.

Ceremony Information
You will be given additional information concerning Commencement when you pick up your academic regalia at the College Store.

Where to Report
 Report to the Susquehanna Auxiliary Gym between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.  Graduates will only be allowed to enter Susquehanna at the doors near the Chesapeake Center (Click here for a map).  If you arrive after 5:15 p.m., you forfeit the opportunity to participate in the graduate processional.  College employees will be available to assist you with putting on your regalia.  Important Note: The College assumes no liability for lost or stolen personal items. Personal items cannot be stored in the Auxiliary Gym during the ceremony.

After the Ceremony
A reception hosted by the Board of Trustees, College President, Alumni and Friends Association, and the employees of the College will be held immediately after the ceremony. Following your procession out of the Arena, your family and friends can join you in the Auxiliary Gym for light refreshments to celebrate your achievements.

In an effort to embrace Harford's commitment to Sustainability, collection boxes will be available to recycle your regalia following the ceremony.

Children
Child-care services are not available for this event.  Children are not permitted to accompany you at the Auxiliary Gym or during the ceremony.  Children are welcome, however, to attend the ceremony as guests and must be properly supervised by another adult during their time on campus. Please be aware that due to a possible safety hazard seating areas cannot accommodate strollers, please make proper arrangements to leave strollers in your vehicles. 

Parking
Plan to arrive early to allow ample time for parking.  Graduates are encouraged to park in Lots L, E, or A to enter Susquehanna. Guests should park in C, T, and S Lots and enter thru main doors at APG Federal Credit Union Arena. Click here for a  map.

Photography
A professional photographer will be present to capture the event for graduates and their families.  Information regarding these offerings will be available when you pick up your academic regalia.  Any photography and videography your guests  plan to take must be limited to what can be done from their seats to minimize inconvenience to all of our guests. 

Harford Cable Network Broadcast
The ceremony will be broadcast throughout the month of June on Harford Cable Network. 

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off upon your arrival to Susquehanna and may not be utilized until all graduates have recessed from the Arena at the end of the ceremony.

Smoking/Tobacco Use
Please remind guests that Harford Community College is a smoke/tobacco-free campus.

 

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