Graduation at Allan Hancock College
Congratulations to the 97th graduating class at Allan Hancock College!
Information for Graduates
- Letter to Graduates from Vice President, Nohemy Ornelas
- Graduates Price List
- Graduation FAQs
Commencement Rehearsal is at 9:00am (Please arrive promptly before 9:00am)
The college will host a brief graduation rehearsal the morning of Commencement, Friday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the gymnasium in building N, “Grad Central.” You will receive brief instructions and participate in a quick walk-through of the ceremony. Rehearsal will be about 45 minutes. Breakfast goodies will be provided.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Commencement is on Friday, May 25, at 1:00 p.m., on “The Commons,” behind the Student Center, building G. Graduates will meet in Grad Central (Gym, building N), at noon to line up for the processional. Please arrive no later than noon in your cap and gown. There are no lockers to store personal belongings; therefore, please make arrangements for their safekeeping during graduation. The entire ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes. Please respect your fellow graduates and the audience by remaining seated throughout the ceremony, except when called to the podium.
DIPLOMA AVAILABILITY
At the ceremony, you will receive your diploma holder. Your diploma will be mailed early September. If your mailing address changes, please notify the Admissions & Records office at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3281.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Students are responsible for obtaining their own caps and gowns. Caps and gowns are required for commencement participation. They will be on sale (along with other graduation memorabilia) the third week in April through the day of Commencement at the Allan Hancock College bookstore. Listed are a few prices: Cap & Gown (all sizes) w/ Black or Gold tassel $36.00 plus tax; Gowns (all sizes) sold individually $24.00 plus tax; Caps sold individually $6.25 plus tax; and Tassels (gold or black) sold individually $5.70 plus tax. The cap and gown are yours to keep or pass on to a relative or friend. If you have a grade point average of 3.5 or above for all course work completed from all colleges attended through the fall semester 2017, you are entitled to wear a gold tassel on your cap. The Admissions and Records office will provide verification of your grade point average to the bookstore. See student price list.
Decorate Your Grad Cap – WIN A PRIZE
Decorate your grad cap for graduation and win a prize! The college will be holding a graduation cap decorating contest. Just decorate your cap, post a photo on social media BEFORE May 26 and tag the photo with #AHCGrad2018 and @AllanHancockCollege. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, the most AHC pride, and the best inspirational quote! May the best cap win!
Special Seating Due to Disability
Graduating students who may need special seating due to a disability will need to contact the Admissions and Records office 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3513 no later than Wednesday, May 23, 2018. If you need special seating arrangements for your guests because of a disability (i.e. wheelchair, etc.), a reserved seating area will be available for disabled guests. Your guests must be seated by 12:50 p.m. or their reserved seating will be opened to the general public.
ASL Interpreters
The ceremony will be interpreted in ASL.
Graduate Photos by Lifetouch Photography
Lifetouch Photography will be photographing diploma presentations to graduates during the commencement ceremony. Graduates participating in commencement will be able to view their photos online at www.lifetouchevents.com. Photos will be available to view and purchase as of May 30, 2018 to August 31, 2018. Use the following password to access the event on the website: ahcgrad2018
Questions about the photos should be directed to Lifetouch Photography at (866) 955-8342.
Graduating Veterans
Military Veterans at Allan Hancock College will be awarded with a graduation “Sash” to wear at graduation. If interested please contact Dr. Veronica West, Faculty Counselor, Veterans Success Center at veronica.west@hancockcollege.edu by Monday, April 30, 2018.
Additional Questions? For graduation information please call 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248.