Graduation Requirements

How to Know You’re Close

Once you’ve completed about half the required credits for your program, our team automatically starts checking your progress. You don’t need to apply or pay a fee. If you’re on track, we’ll email you with an update and next steps.

During your final semester, we’ll confirm your diploma info and let you know if you’re cleared to graduate. If you have more than two courses left or a GPA below 2.0, you won’t be eligible just yet—and you won’t be able to walk in the ceremony until those are resolved.

Graduation Requirements

• Completed the right number of credits for your program (check the college catalog)
• Maintained a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Shown tech skills by passing CISM125 or CISM132 with a C or better, testing out, or submitting a portfolio
• Completed at least 30 credits at Atlantic Cape if you transferred from another college

Graduation Honors

 You could be recognized with honors based on your Fall GPA:

• 3.0 or higher if you enrolled before Fall 1994

• 3.5 or higher if you enrolled Fall 1994 or later

Honors are awarded as follows:

• 3.5 to 3.74 = Honors

• 3.75 to 3.99 = High Honors

• 4.0 = Highest Honors

Only your Fall GPA is used to determine eligibility for an honors stole at Commencement. Spring grades are not included for the ceremony.

How the Graduation Process Works

No forms. No fees. No stress.

Once you’ve completed half the credits for your program, we automatically review your progress. You’ll get an email letting you know where you stand.

Then, around the eighth week of your final semester, we’ll reach out to confirm how your name will appear on your diploma. If everything’s in order, you’re on your way.

The Big Day: Commencement

Our graduation ceremony is held each May on the Mays Landing campus. It’s your time to celebrate everything you’ve achieved with classmates, family and faculty. If you're eligible to participate, you will receive an official invitation in March.

How Do I Get My Diploma?

After your degree audit is complete and you’ve met all graduation requirements, your diploma will be ordered and mailed to you.

Bonus Opportunity: Board of Trustees Rep

Want to take your leadership to the next level? One graduating student is selected to serve a one-year term on the College’s Board of Trustees. You’ll bring the student voice to big-picture decisions that shape Atlantic Cape. The term starts in July and you’ll need to attend monthly board meetings in person.

 Board of Trustees Application