Ready to graduate?

Students should verify via a degree audit with an Academic Advisor that they have met all the requirements for their program to receive the certificate and participate in the commencement ceremony. Click on the "Graduation Requirements" tab for further information.

Fall Graduation Application

The Fall 2025 graduation application portal is open. Graduation application and commencement fees are due by November 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. for students who plan to graduate and participate in the fall 2025 commencement ceremony.

  • Students who elect to participate in a ceremony will be invited to walk in the December 2025 commencement.
  • To confirm your commencement participation decision, select “yes” or “no” on the application. Please refrain from choosing “undecided.”

Guest Admission and Tickets

Each graduate may bring up to four guests; no extra tickets are available. All guests—regardless of age—must wear a wristband to enter the Gymnasium.

Wristband Pickup: Must be done in person at one of the following locations:

  • West Campus: December 1–5 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Building, Room A111
  • North Campus: December 1 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Building A
  • East Campus: December 2 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Building A
  • Spring Hill Campus: December 3 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Building A
  • Porter Campus: December 4 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Building A

Guests without wristbands may view the live stream in the Lawrence and Charlotte Klau Performing Arts Center (PAC) or visit the official Graduation Website.

Seating in both the Gymnasium and PAC is first-come, first-served; no saved seating is permitted.

Graduates should arrive one hour before the ceremony to check in between Buildings S and R before robing in Building R.

Get Ready for Your Graduation

Congratulations on your graduation from PHSC! Get everything you need for graduation with a Grad Pack! Herff Jones makes graduation easy with their custom Grad Packs that offer the products you need to graduate along with the products you want.

Visit the Graduation Packages page to view your package options! You can also purchase your items separately by visiting each product page. Click the "Shop Graduation Packages with Herff Jones" link under the "Links on this Page" section to view more information. 

Find Your Graduation Photos!

PHSC's newest alumni and family members can find their graduation photos after the ceremony by visiting the GradImages website. Purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts and more. Capture those memories and commemorate the big day with personalized photo keepsakes! Click the "GradImages, Official Photography" link under the "Links On This Page" section to purchase your special photos!