Commencement

What is Commencement? 

Commencement is a festive, celebratory occasion, but also a formal academic event. This is the ceremony where graduates don their caps and gowns and get to walk the stage to commemorate their academic accomplishments. The joy and satisfaction of the student’s accomplishments is more than worthy of being celebrated! However, these accomplishments should also be marked by seriousness where the actual conferring of degrees signifies the hard work of all involved: students, faculty, staff, administrators, and family. 

 

When is Commencement? 

Paris Junior College has a commencement ceremony at the end of the Spring semester in May and at the end of the Fall semester in December. All students who complete their degree or certificate requirements are encouraged to participate in the ceremony. 

See future Commencement ceremony dates on PJC's Academic Calendar. 

 

When is this page updated? 

Generally 2 months before the ceremony. The digital program will be updated a couple days before the ceremony. 

 

Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony Information

Check back in October for updates 

 

Commencement FAQ