Graduate Notifications

Potential graduates are identified by the Registrar's office midway through each Fall and Spring term and are notified through their AC student email account.  This email informs students that they are a potential graduate for the indicated program and award level and invites them to participate in that term's commencement ceremony. 

All graduation and commencement communications will be sent to the student's AC email account. 

GRADUATION FAQS

Students who have not received a graduation notification in their email by April 10th, but believe that they should be graduating/participating in this ceremony, should contact their advisor.

Final Instructions will be emailed to graduates no later than May 11th

Spring Ceremony Date and Time

Date: December 18, 2026 (Friday)
Location: Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum
Time: TBA

• Purchase your cap and gown at the Badger Central Bookstore.
• Associate Degrees: those earning an associate degree (AA, AS, AAS, AAT) may purchase their yokes in the bookstore as well.
• Register with Candid Color Photography for your graduation photo proofs. Registering now enables your proofs to be emailed to you after the commencement ceremony. No purchase or payment method is necessary to register to view your proofs. 
• Invitations, class rings, and more may be purchased at www.Jostens.com
• Name Pronunciation: If you feel that the administrator calling graduate names will need assistance pronouncing your name, please call Nancy Farren at 806-371-5431 to provide the correct pronunciation by May 8th.
• Assistance Needed: If you need a sign language interpreter, assistance navigating stairs, or other accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 806-345-5639 by May 8th.

Register for Photo Proofs 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Amarillo Civic Center has implemented a new clear bag policy for all major events. 

view the civic center clear bag policy

Summer Graduates

Summer 2026 graduates will be invited to walk in the Fall 2026 Commencement ceremony if they did not already choose to walk in the Spring 2026 ceremony. 

Commencement Ceremony Livestream

Guests not able to attend commencement may view the ceremony via the Livestream!

Graduation Application

Students do not need to apply to be evaluated for graduation. 

Official Diplomas & Transcripts

Once all degree requirements are complete and the semester is complete, the record will be updated for graduation purposes.  The official graduation process will take 5-10 business days from the end of the term.  Once a student is officially graduated, we will announce to the student via email how the student can receive the diploma. 

Students have up to one year to claim the diploma prior to the student being charged a diploma reprint fee. 

Diploma reprints: There is a $15 fee for diploma reprints.  Diploma reprints can be requested using the Diploma Reprint form in the Forms Section of Student Information.