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Information About Graduation

Information About Graduation

Published or Revised April 21, 2025

COMMENCEMENT

Paris Junior College has a graduation ceremony in May for spring semester graduates and in December for fall semester graduates. Students who complete degree and/or certificate requirements in the summer have the option of participating in either ceremony and should consult their advisor with any questions.

Commencement ceremonies are held off-campus at Paris High School Gymnasium. PHS is located at 2255 S Collegiate Dr. in Paris. Directions to Paris High School.

There will be two Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9th. Graduates will attend only one ceremony according to which degree they are receiving.

3:00 p.m.
Workforce Education
Associate of Applied Science and Certificates of Completion
7:00 p.m.
Academic Education
Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Arts in Teaching

REGALIA

Graduation caps and gowns are issued to students prior to the ceremony and may be picked up at any of the PJC campuses on the days listed below between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

  • April 15, 2025 - Sulphur Springs (Center Lobby)
  • April 16, 2025 - Greenville (Center Lobby)
  • April 17, 2025 - Paris (AD 149)

The keepsake regalia does not need to be returned after the ceremony.

TICKETS

All guests, 4 years old and older, attending the PJC Commencement Ceremony are required to have a ticket for entry. Each graduate will be issued 6 tickets in advance to distribute to their guests before their arrival to the ceremony venue. Guests without tickets will not be allowed to enter the venue but will be invited to view the ceremony via Livestream.

Tickets will be distributed to graduates when they pick up their regalia at any of the PJC campuses on the days listed below between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

  • April 15, 2025 - Sulphur Springs (Center Lobby)
  • April 16, 2025 - Greenville (Center Lobby)
  • April 17, 2025 - Paris (AD 149)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete and submit the Online Request for Graduation form. Log in to MyPJC and go to the student tab. Select "Reports and Forms" link on the left side, then find the link to the graduation application under "Forms." Complete the entire application and click submit.
  • Meet the specific requirements for one of the degrees as described.
  • Have a grade point average of "C" or 2.00 in all work completed, excluding developmental courses.
  • Complete at least 15 hours, and/or 25 percent, at Paris Junior College.
  • Complete all financial obligations to Paris Junior College.
  • Successfully complete all sections of the TSIA2 requirements, unless exempt from TSIA2.
  • Substitutions need to be submitted by your academic advisor to the appropriate dean or vice president’s office.

NOTE: Academic rules and requirements are subject to change at the end of any semester and/or summer session. Individual academic divisions may prescribe additional standards of performance.

Within five years of initial enrollment a student may graduate according to the catalog requirements in effect at the time of first enrollment, or any subsequent catalog provided the requisite courses are still being offered and mandates of regulating agencies are satisfied. If a student fails within five years to complete all requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment, then the student will be required to graduate under the current catalog.

GRADUATING WITH HONORS

To be considered for graduation with honors, a student must be seeking an associate degree and have completed at least 30 semester hours at Paris Junior College. Graduates who have earned this designation will be recognized at Commencement.

  • Honors – overall cumulative grade point average: 3.50 – 3.99
  • Highest Honors – overall cumulative grade point average: 4.00

No Graduation Fees

All graduating students receive an official diploma at no additional cost. Students participating in the graduation ceremony also receive a keepsake cap and gown and a padded diploma cover.

There is a $10 replacement fee for students who require a replacement copy of their diploma or certificate. Click here to order a replacement diploma.