Congratulations Class of 2024

What if I complete my requirements in the Summer academic term. Can I participate in Spring commencement?
All Summer term program completers are invited to the Fall commencement ceremony.  

As a courtesy,  students who have met all graduation requirements and have 6 or less credits remaining and have registered for the remaining courses, may RSVP and participate in the Spring ceremony.  

Note: This policy may change from term to term based on the size of the graduating class and the venue hosting the ceremony.

 

If I have more than 6 credits and will complete my classes in the Summer term, may I participate in Spring Commencement?
Due to capacity limitations at venues students with 7 or more credits may not participant in the Spring commencement ceremony. All Summer term program completers are invited to the Fall commencement ceremony.

 

If I participate in the Spring Commencement ceremony and do not complete my program until the Summer academic term, will my name appear in the Spring commencement booklet?
Summer graduates will appear in the Fall Commencement booklet. If a Summer term completer RSVP's by the deadline date, every effort will be made to include them in the booklet but this is not a guarantee of inclusion.

Diploma information 

Palm Beach State College provides all graduates with one courtesy degree or certificate. In addition, a digital copy will be made available to you. 

Your full legal name as it appears in Workday, will be on your diploma. 
Any changes to your legal name need to be submitted in Workday as soon as possible. Palm Beach State College cannot guarantee your correct name will be reflected on your degree if the request is submitted 15 business days before degree conferral or if it has already occurred.  

Please do not place an order for your diploma. It will be automatically mailed to the address on file in Workday. 

Financial holds prevent grades, transcripts, and diplomas from being released.

Transcripts reflect your degree has been conferred and can be ordered online. Your credentials (degrees and certificates) will be reflected on transcripts upon conferral.

 

When will I receive my certificate or diploma?
Diplomas are not distributed at the ceremony.  It takes about 8-12 weeks to confer degrees and prepare them for all program completers. Once the certificates and diplomas are ready they will be mailed via the United States Postal Service to the address on file in your student Workday record.  Palm Beach State College is not responsible for diplomas that are lost, damaged, or not delivered due to an incomplete or incorrect mailing address.

• Spring Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day August. 
• Summer Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day in October. 
• Fall Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day of March.

 

Where will my diploma be sent?
Diplomas will be sent to the mailing address that is in your Workday Student portal. If your address has changed, please update it within 7 business days of your degree conferral.  This ensures that your certificate or diploma will be delivered to you. 

 

I need to prove that I have completed my program for another school or my employer, How do I prove that I have graduated? 
Should an employer or future school need proof that you graduated before you have received your diploma, you can order an official transcript that will reflect your awarded degree.

Transcripts are the official proof of degree conferral. You may order the record now and select-hold for degree and the record will be sent on your behalf as soon as the degree is posted to your academic record.  

Transcripts can be requested via our credentialing service Parchment for $5.00 per transcript.  It will require you to provide your personal information as well as the recipient of the transcript.  Orders are usually fulfilled within 1-3 business days. Please visit the transcripts web page for more information.  

 

I did not receive my certificate or diploma, what should I do?
If it has been more than 6 months since the anticipated date for the receipt of your degree, you may order a new diploma via our credentialing partner Parchment for $10.00

• Spring Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day of August. 
• Summer Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day in October. 
• Fall Graduates should anticipate receiving their certificate or diploma no later than the last day of March. 

 

I moved and my diploma was not forwarded to me, what should I do?   
Palm Beach State College is not responsible for diplomas that are lost, damaged, or not delivered due to an incomplete or incorrect mailing address.

Diplomas returned to Palm Beach State College will be held in the graduation office on the Lake Worth campus for 6 months. 

Any unclaimed diplomas or any diplomas returned as undeliverable by the USPS will be discarded after 6 months and must be reordered with full payment. 

If it has been less than 6 months, please contact the graduation office for assistance.

 

I want to have multiple certificates/diplomas; how can I order them? 
Once you have received the courtesy degree and all the information is correct. you may place an order for a duplicate diploma for $10.00.

Once your degree or certificate is conferred (posted) on your academic transcript your program status will be changed to non-degree seeking. Non-degree-seeking students are not financial aid eligible.

If you plan to pursue an additional degree or certificate, a program of study change through Workday will be required.  This change can be done in advance to be effective for the next academic term.  

Not submitting a change of program may have an adverse impact on your eligibility for financial aid.

Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor to understand their next steps and options to continue their studies.

 

How do I submit a program of study change?
Students can submit a program of study change in Workday.  Please use this link for instructions to submit the form. It will require you to sign in using your PBSC credentials. Requests are processed in the order received and can take 15-20 business days to process. If you need assistance please contact Admissions. 

 

Can I take classes as a non-degree-seeking student?
Yes, you can take classes as a non-degree-seeking student.  Students who are non-degree seeking are not eligible to receive financial aid. 

 

Can I still take classes using the degree that was just conferred instead of being non-degree seeking? 
Once a degree is conferred, students without a program of study change become non-degree seeking and no additional classes will be used for that conferred degree. Students can declare a new program of study or take courses as a non-degree-seeking student. You are encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor regarding your next steps. 

 

I am applying to a limited access program and need to take some pre-requisite courses; can I use that program objective?
Students can not declare a limited access program as their program of study.  The student must apply and be accepted to a limited-access program. If a student needs to take additional courses, they can take them as non-degree-seeking student.  You are encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor regarding your next steps. 

Graduation Office

Email: graduation@palmbeachstate.edu