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GRADUATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Signed and completed graduation applications are due at the Registrar’s Office by the
deadlines listed below:
Fall Semester: November 1st
Spring Semester: April 1st
Summer Semester: July 1st
Students are not required to pay a graduation fee or participate in the graduation ceremony
in order to be designated as a graduate on the transcript. However, students who wish to
be designated as a graduate on the transcript, receive the diploma and cover and/or
participate in the graduation ceremony must pay the $40.00 graduation fee at the Business
Office when applying to graduate. The $40.00 fee covers the cost of the diploma, cap and
gown.
All correspondence regarding graduation and diplomas will be sent to the mailing address in
our computer system. Please be sure to keep that address current. Diplomas will be mailed
4-6 weeks after the end of the semester.
The formal graduation ceremony is held each May, at the end of spring semester. Students
fulfilling graduation requirements during that term, and the summer and fall semesters
immediately prior to spring term, and who submit a graduation application by the April 1st
deadline, may participate in the ceremony. Students who do not meet all graduation
requirements by the end of spring term may not participate in the ceremony.
Students who plan to participate must submit a graduation application and order a cap and
gown on or before April 1st. The college makes no guarantee that any order for a cap and
gown requested by the student after April 1st will arrive by the graduation ceremony date.
Please refer to the following size chart when ordering a cap and gown:
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Height
Horizon Gown
VIP Gown
4’9 – 4’11”
5’ – 5’2”
5’3 – 5’5”
5’6 – 5’8”
5’9 – 5’11”
6’ – 6’2”
6’3 – 6’5”
Plus 1 4’9 – 5’5”
Plus 2 5’6 – 5’11”
Plus 3 6’ – 6’5”
Up to 130 lbs
Up to 150 lbs
Up to 170 lbs
Up to 250 lbs
Up to 275 lbs
Up to 300 lbs
Up to 325 lbs
Over 200 lbs
Over 275 lbs
Over 325 lbs
Up to 150 lbs
Up to 170 lbs
Up to 190 lbs
Up to 270 lbs
Up to 295 lbs
Up to 320 lbs
Up to 345 lbs
Over 220 lbs
Over 295 lbs
Over 350 lbs
Note: The Plus size gown will comfortably fit a bust/waist/hip measurement of 72”. If you do not need this much
width in the body of the gown, but your weight is slightly higher than the ranges listed above, order the next gown
length, i.e., instead of 5’3-5’5” order size 5’6-5’8”.
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GRADUATION APPLICATION
Office of the Registrar
Post Office Box 958 Brewton, AL 36427
www.jdcc.edu
STUDENT NO.: ____________________________________
PRINT NAME AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON DIPLOMA:
(Please be careful to indicate spaces and capital/small letters)
_____________________________________________________________
SEMESTER YOU EXPECT TO COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS:
_________________
________________
Semester
Year
CANDIDATE FOR (check only one):

Associate in Arts – Liberal Arts

Associate in Science – General Studies

Associate in Applied Science in ____________________________

Certificate in ____________________________
PLEASE CHECK ONE GRADUATION OPTION BELOW:

I am requesting to have my degree recorded on my transcript only (no fee
required for this option).

I am requesting to have my degree recorded on my transcript and to receive a
diploma and cover ($40.00 fee required).

I am requesting to have my degree recorded on my transcript, to receive a
diploma and cover, and will participate in the graduation ceremony in May of
my graduation year ($40.00 fee required). Please order a cap and gown for
me as specified below (refer to size chart):
Item No.: ________
 Horizon Gown
 VIP Gown
I understand that participation in the ceremony does not constitute conferral of a degree and that I
must fulfill all requirements and clear any outstanding obligations to the college before I can receive
my diploma.
__________________________________________
Student Signature
_____________
Date
For Business Office Use Only
Date Fee Paid: _________ Receipt No.: _________ Initials: _________
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GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY
This survey is being conducted in an effort to evaluate the educational programs and services
provided by JDCC. Please indicate your responses by checking the appropriate boxes.
SA=Strongly Agree
A=Agree
D=Disagree
SD=Strongly Disagree
SA
GRADUATION SURVEY
The college helped you meet your original educational goal.
I am satisfied with the quality of instruction received.
I received the same quality of education in an online class as I
received in the traditional classroom setting.
My academic advisor was available to assist me with scheduling
of appropriate courses during pre/registration, registration and
drop/add.
I am satisfied with the quality of the advising received.
The Student Affairs personnel provided prompt, efficient,
courteous service.
After applying for admission, I received information from the
Registrar’s office concerning student orientation, registration
and Asset placement testing.
I used the services of the Financial Aid office and found the
personnel to be efficient and helpful.
Use of technology has improved my learning.
My vocational/technical program’s facilities and equipment were
acceptable to prepare me to enter the workforce.
My vocational/technical program activities and labs helped me
to achieve my educational goals.
After completing my vocational/technical program, I am
prepared to enter the workforce.
I have appropriate technology skills needed for transfer or for
the workforce.
My instructor has offered assistance with job placement.
New Student Orientation was informative, helpful and
appropriate in introducing me to college policies, procedures,
personnel and activities.
College facilities are comfortable, pleasant, and conducive to
learning.
The library has sufficient materials to support the curriculum.
Pre-registration/registration procedures are satisfactory.
Materials/supplies in the College’s bookstore are adequate.
I am satisfied with the services provided by the Business Office.
I felt the developmental class(es) that I took prepared me for my
upper level courses.
The Counselor helped meet the needs of students.
The opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular
activities is available.
Student activity offerings (programs, clubs, athletic events) are
satisfactory.
College administrators are accessible to and supportive of
student.
The class schedule provided courses I needed at convenient
times.
I have reached the educational goal(s) I desired due to the
instruction and assistance I have received from faculty and staff.
NA=Not Applicable
A
D
SD
NA
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GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY
Continued
SA
A
D
SD
NA
The College provides adequate assistance to students requiring
help outside the classroom setting. (tutoring, career awareness
activities, etc.)
Overall, I am satisfied with the services provided by the student
affairs personnel. (registrar’s office, financial aid, counseling,
testing, dean’s office)
Overall, I am satisfied with the instruction provided in the
following areas:
English
Speech
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
History
Psychology
Computer Information Systems
I would recommend JDCC to a friend or family member.

Recommendations for improving services to future students in your program major:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
 Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

If you are transferring to another college, what college?_____________________________

Are you currently employed or will you be employed in your field of study after graduation?
________________________________________________________________ (currently working)
Name of Business/Company
________________________________________________________________ (after graduation)
Name of Business/Company
Thank you for your participation in this survey.
We wish you every success in your future endeavors!