Candidates must apply for graduation by mid-term of their last semester of course work in order to initiate the graduation process. Applications for graduation are available from the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Services and in the Admissions and Records Office. Caps and gowns are ordered from the information included on the application for graduation. They may be picked up in the Rend Lake College Bookstore during the week of spring semester final exams. Graduation fees and all other outstanding fees must be paid in the Business Office.
Fees are the same regardless of participation in the commencement exercises.
Candidates will receive a status letter indicating that all requirements for graduation have been met or identifying requirements which must be completed in order to receive a degree or certificate. Any deficiencies noted must be corrected and information requested must be provided before a degree will be posted to a student's permanent record. Students may request a transcript and indicate the request is to be held until the degree is posted. Diplomas will be mailed to the address indicated on the application for graduation. Candidates for fall, spring and summer graduation are encouraged to participate in the annual commencement exercises held at the end of each spring semester.