If you’re nearing completion of your Pikes Peak degree or certificate, the Records Office is here to guide you through the graduation process.
Learn what to expect as you approach graduation!
To graduate from Pikes Peak, you must have:
Completed your degree or certificate requirements as outlined by your academic program
in the college catalog
Earned 15 credits - as part of your declared academic program - while enrolled at PPSC
Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
We recommend that you always meet with an academic advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate.
You must apply for graduation to receive your degree/certificate - even if you don’t plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.
The best time to apply for graduation is immediately after you register for your final semester and no later than the posted deadline
Application Deadlines
Summer: July 15
Fall: November 15
Spring: March 15
After reviewing your academic records and course history, our Records team will contact you at your college-assigned student email to notify you of the results of your audit.
Note: This may take 1 to 4 months, depending on the term you are applying for and the time of year you are applying. Audits are done in the date ordered received.Your degree/certificate will be posted to your transcript approximately 4-6 weeks after the end of the current semester.
Diplomas are not issued at the commencement ceremony. Diplomas and certificates will be mailed to the address provided on your application* for graduation approximately 8 weeks after your degree is posted to your transcript. It is your responsibility to make sure the address you provide will be valid at that time.
If you have unmet requirements, we will keep your application on file for one semester and check your records during that time to determine if the degree/certification requirements have been met.
After one semester has passed and degree requirements remain unmet, you must re-apply for graduation.
*If you change your address after applying for graduation, please update your new address through your student portal and email the Records Office at records@pikespeak.edu - or respond to your audit letter sent to your student email address
Honors recognition at commencement will be awarded to students slated to graduate in the upcoming spring term, provided they are actively pursuing courses to fulfill their degree or certification requirements. Determination is based on prior semester's academic performance.
Example 1: Student A has a cumulative GPA of 3.4 at the end of fall semester, but still needs two classes to complete their degree/certificate. Student A applies for graduation and plans to attend the spring commencement ceremony. Student A finishes their spring classes with a 4.0. In this case, student A will not receive honors recognition at the ceremony.
Example 2: Student B has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the end of fall semester, but still needs two classes to complete their degree/certificate. Student B applies for graduation and plans to attend the spring commencement ceremony. Student B finishes their spring classes with a 4.0. In this case, Student B will receive recognition at the ceremony.
Contact our commencement team at Commencement@PikesPeak.edu