Graduation Information

Palo Alto College provides five forms of recognition for satisfactory completion of work:
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Arts in Teaching
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Certificate Programs

Application for Graduation
A student must apply for graduation to be awarded a degree or certificate. An application for graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records by February 28 for spring candidates.

A student may make application for graduation under provisions of the current catalog or meet graduation requirements of the catalog under which he/she was admitted to Palo Alto College. The catalog selected must not be dated more than five (5) years prior to the expected graduation date. Prior to a graduation review, all applicants must provide transcripts reflecting their complete college record. Candidates need not be enrolled during the semester that application for graduation is made.

All candidates for degrees and certificates are encouraged to be present at the May commencement exercises. No formal commencements are held in December and August. There is no graduation fee. The diploma, cap, and gown are provided by the College.

What are the deadlines for graduation?
An application for graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records by February 28 for spring candidates.

How do I apply for graduation?
Click here to access Application for Graduation. Print out and fill in the form completely. Be sure to sign the application. You may either mail it to the PAC Admissions Office, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224, fax it to the Admissions Office, (Fax # 210-486-3445) or drop it off to the Admissions Office located in the AT, Room 204. Applications must be turned in by the semester deadline in which graduation requirements will be met.