Applying for Graduation
Students who have reached the final semester of their degree or certificate program should apply for graduation by the dates listed below. The Application for Graduation is available on the CTC website or may be picked up at the Graduation office located in the Enrollment Center Building 209.
| Semester of Graduation |
Deadline |
| Fall |
October 1 |
| Spring |
February 1 |
| Summer |
June 1 |
Graduation applications received after the deadline will be processed the next semester. Final course grades, high school transcripts or GED scores, and official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities previously attended must be on file before issuance of the degree or certificate.
Students who do not complete remaining degree or certificate requirements by the end of the month of graduation (31 May, 31 August, or 31 December) will be declared nongraduates and are required to reapply for graduation in a following semester.
Commencement
Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas, holds two graduation ceremonies per year, in May and in December. To participate in the graduation ceremony in May, students must complete degree or certificate requirements by the end of the spring semester. Students who complete degree or certificate requirements in the Summer and Fall may participate in the December graduation ceremony. Candidates for graduation who attend a CTC site outside Texas or complete degree requirements through distance learning may participate in the graduation ceremonies held at the Killeen campus. Caps and gowns are purchased directly through the CTC Bookstore in Killeen, Texas.
Reverse Transfer Graduation
If you transfer to a university before completing an associate degree at CTC, you can still earn your associate degree through reverse transfer. Texas public universities are required to identify, track, and follow up with each student who has (1) earned at least 30 semester credit hours at a community college and (2) completed a total of 66 semester credit hours. Once a student meets these requirements and students have submitted a signed consent form for release of information, the university will release courses, grades, and credit information to the lower institution of higher education. CTC will review the information. If CTC determines you have completed the course and degree requirements for an associate degree, CTC will award you the degree.
Replacing a Lost Certificate or Degree
If a certificate or degree has been lost, stolen, or damaged, assistance on how to obtain a replacement may be obtained through the Student Services Graduation office in Killeen, Texas. Diplomas are provided through Parchment, Inc and are ordered by the student through their Parchment account. An appropriate fee is required to replace a diploma.