Students in caps and gowns getting ready for commencement.

FAQs

Ready for Graduation & Commencement?

Commencement Ceremony Deadline:
The deadline to participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremony is May 1, 2026.

Graduation vs. Commencement

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to the most common questions about graduation and the Commencement Ceremony.

General Commencement Ceremony Information for Guests

Ticketing & Seating

Student Regalia (Cap & Gown)

Accessibility

Ocean Casino Resort & Ovation Hall is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note the facility is very large. Due to the sheer size, it may be difficult for individuals with limited mobility to navigate the distance from the parking garage to the accessible seating sections in Ovation Hall.

Please refer to the following accessible parking and seating information as you make decisions and arrangements.  Accessible parking and seating accommodations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Photography

A professional photographer will capture special moments during the ceremony, including graduates crossing the stage. Additionally, a free graduation portrait will be taken when graduates check in and line up, courtesy of Atlantic Cape. Photos will be shared after the ceremony on the college’s website.                             

Have Questions?

Have Questions? We're here to help.

Any student or guest with special circumstances not addressed in the Commencement Ceremony FAQs, or who has additional questions, should contact the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at (609) 343-5083.

For information regarding your graduation eligibility, degree audit, diploma, and transcript please contact Enrollment Services-Office of the Registrar: (609) 625-1111 ext. 5644 or register@atlanticcape.edu.