Graduation and Commencement Information

Congratulations Blue Mountain Community College Class of 2018!  Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and celebrated on Thursday, June 14, 2018.   As we prepare for Commencement 2018, we would like to share with you the following information that will help you make this day one you will remember for the rest of your life.

To participate in Commencement 2018 you must meet one of the following categories:

• Must have graduated at the end of Summer or Fall 2017
• OR
• Will graduate at the end of Winter, Spring, or Summer 2018

Interested in being one of two student speakers at this years Commencement ceremony?  If so, please complete our online Student Commencement Speaker Application on or prior to Friday, April 13, 2018.  Finalists will be selected no later than Monday, April 30, 2018.

Students: Steps to Participate in Commencement 2018

1. Complete BMCC's Application for Graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to complete and return applications at least two (2) terms prior to program completion. There is no fee to apply!
   • Deadline to apply:  Wednesday, May 9, 2018  deadline has been extended to Monday, May 14, 2018.
2. Purchase your Cap and Gown from BMCC's Pendleton Bookstore
   • Cost: $17.99
   • Deadline to order online: Thursday, May 10, 2018 by 9 p.m.  deadline has been extended to Monday, May 14, 2018 by 9 p.m.
   • Pickup at the Bookstore on or after Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (revised on 5.11.18)

Note: Diplomas are mailed within 30 days of the end of each term. Spring 2018 diplomas will be mailed out on or prior to August 15th.

Questions about final degree completion requirements? Please contact our Credentialing and Completion Specialist, Linnet Preston. She will be happy to assist you!

• Phone: (541) 278-5789
• Email: lpreston@bluecc.edu

For more information about BMCC's 2018 Commencement Ceremony visit our Commencement page.

Faculty/Staff: Steps to Participate in Commencement 2018

All faculty and staff are encouraged to help celebrate our students success by participating in this years ceremony.  If you are planning to participate:

1. Order your cap and gown online at BMCC's Bookstore (cost for regalia to be covered by BMCC).  Note:  If you already have your regalia, please go to Step 2.
   • Deadline to order online: Thursday, May 10, 2018 by 9 p.m. deadline has been extended to Monday, May 14, 2018 by 9 p.m.
   • Pickup at the Bookstore on or after Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (revised on 5.11.18)
2. Confirm your attendance by sending an email to studentrecords@bluecc.edu   Be sure to send your email from your BMCC staff email account.

For more information about BMCC's 2018 Commencement Ceremony visit our Commencement page. 

Commencement 2018 News: 

For more information about our Ceremony select the links below:

• Commencement 2018 Information  updated 5.23.18
• Commencement webpage