Ceremony & Rehearsal Details

Date & Time

This year Great Bay Community College will be holding two graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13th. There will be a morning ceremony that starts at 10:00AM and an afternoon ceremony that starts at 2:00PM. Please be sure to review the information below to see which graduation is for your major.

Morning Graduation: Saturday, May 13th at 10:00AM for all programs except Massage Therapy, Nursing, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Technology / Veterinary Practice Management. Graduates should arrive by 9:00AM.

Afternoon Graduation: Saturday, May 13th at 2:00PM for Massage Therapy, Nursing, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Technology / Veterinary Practice Management. Graduates should arrive by 1:00PM.

Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, May 12th at the times listed below. This is the only practice that will be held. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND.

Rehearsal for the Morning Graduation is at 10:00AM.
Rehearsal for the Afternoon Graduation is at 1:00PM.

Commencement Speaker:

Noelle Lambert, US Paralympian and Survivor Contestant

Caps & Gowns

Great Bay will cover the cost for your cap and gown. Items will be shipped to the address provided on your order.

Guest Information

Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Parking

Parking is available on campus on a first come first serve basis.

Please note parking is not permitted at the Passport Center and vehicles will be towed.

Other Key Information

Intent to Graduate Form

The deadline to participate in Commencement has passed. But you can still submit your Intent to Graduate form. Diplomas will be mailed to the address on file after the Commencement ceremony on May 13, or after Summer classes have completed.

Student Speaker Auditions

If you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and are interested in auditioning to be our Student Speaker at Graduation, please email Brittanie Mulkigian, Director of Student Life at [email protected].

Student Singer Auditions

If you are interested in singing the National Anthem at Graduation, please email Brittanie Mulkigian at [email protected]  to schedule a time to audition.

PTK Members

Please remember to contact Kelly McDonough at [email protected] regarding PTK membership cords to be worn at Graduation, if you did not receive them at an Induction Ceremony.

Honors Cords for Degree Students

Honors cords for degree students to be worn at Graduation will be provided at rehearsal. Cumulative grade point average must be 3.30 or higher.

Student Veterans

Veteran cords to be worn at Graduation will be provided at rehearsal.

Outstanding Fees & Fines

ALL FEES AND FINES (library fines, etc.) MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE FINAL EXAMS. If these are not cleared before graduation, you will not receive your diploma.

Financial Aid Exit Counseling

All graduating students who have borrowed federal loads should complete the Financial Aid Exit Counseling online at www.studentloans.gov.