Graduation on the horizon; students should finish applications soon

Graduation is soon approaching for the graduating class of 2012 and there is important information graduating students need to know about the process.

Students have to apply for graduation by submitting a graduation application, which can be done online. “We took away the fee, so it is free to apply” said Peggy Maas, director of admissions, registration and records.

If students want their names printed in the commencement program, the form has to be completed by April 20th 2012. If students don’t want their names included, they can still attend the graduation and have their names called.

If students are unsure of how close they are to finishing their degree, they should run a DARS to find out, according to Maas.

In the last academic year (summer 2010- spring 2011), 1,037 students graduated from MHCC. In the academic year of 2008 – 2009, 890 students graduated. Between spring 2009 and spring of 2011 the number of graduating students has increased by 147 students.

So far this year 411 students have graduated from MHCC. The academic year isn’t finished yet and there are still students that plan to graduate in the spring, said Maas, “Spring is really our biggest term.”

For more information, visit www.mhcc.edu/graduation, visit the Admissions, Registration and Records Office or call the office at 503-491-7393.