Graduation Frequently Asked Questions

Students must submit a Graduation Application and complete the mandatory Graduation Survey.

Graduates participating in the commencement program must purchase their Graduation Regalia. 🌟Dual Enrollment graduates may wear their High School regalia in the WCC Commencement ceremony.

Payment of $21.50 is required for a diploma.

To graduate, students must:

• Complete at least 25% of required semester credit hours at Wallace Community College.
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Meeting with an advisor or counselor prior to your final semester is strongly recommended.

If applying for your listed major:

• Log into myWCC Experience
• Click Important Apps Tile → Degree Works
• Review your degree plan for accuracy

If you have questions about requirements, contact Advising.

• If information appears inaccurate, contact the Admissions and Records Office at admissions@wallace.edu or (334) 556-2468.
• If applying for a program not listed as your major:
  • Use the What If function
  • Select the correct program of study
  • Verify accuracy

Yes. A $21.50 diploma fee is required for each diploma or certificate.

If you previously paid for a diploma but were deemed ineligible for graduation, your payment will be applied to your next graduation application.

To review your account details:

• Log into myWCC Experience
• Select Student Landing Page
  • Statement and Payment History
  • View Statements

You may also contact the Business Office directly at (334) 556-2206.

Payment for a graduation cap and gown is required to participate in the ceremony.  Orders are delivered to the College directly for distribution around mid-April.  Students will be notified once their orders are ready to be picked up.

🌟Dual Enrollment graduates may wear their High School regalia in the WCC Commencement ceremony.

There are no refunds for cap and gown purchases if you are unable to graduate or attend the ceremony.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members or Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society members should contact their sponsor/advisor for information on special tassels and regalia.

Diplomas are mailed approximately six to eight weeks after the end of the term.

Your official transcript is updated once your degree or certificate has been officially earned and awarded.

Wallace Community College partners with Parchment, Inc. to provide replacement diplomas for $21.50 per copy. Former graduates (or students who have already been awarded their credentials) may request a duplicate by creating a Parchment account.

A free secure digital copy is available immediately after the file has been created and uploaded to Parchment.

The printed diploma is mailed within 14 business days after the digital copy is generated

How to Order:

• Access Parchment and follow the website instructions.
• Check your email/text for notifications and set up your account.
• Download or share your secure digital diploma as needed (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook).

Your digital diploma will remain accessible anytime through your Parchment account.

Students may contact WCC’s Graduation Office by email at graduation@wallace.edu or by phone at (334) 556-2556.

Wallace Community College 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Dothan Civic Center on May 11, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

A professional photographer will be on site to photograph graduates before the ceremony begins. Only graduates who have placed and paid for an order in advance will be photographed.

Graduates may place an order online at the Mark Broadway Photography website or call (334) 798-9455.

Graduates who achieve academic honors receive a notation on their diploma and transcript. Because final semester grades are not available before the ceremony, Latin honors are determined based on the student’s prior semester cumulative GPA.

Latin Honors (Degree Students):

• Summa Cum Laude: 3.90–4.00
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.70–3.89
• Cum Laude: 3.50–3.69

Certificate Students:

• Graduation with Distinction: 3.50–4.00

Students may also wear approved organization or honor society regalia, which must be obtained in advance from the sponsoring group and are not distributed at commencement.

Graduation means you have completed all requirements for your degree or certificate. Once approved, your credential appears on your transcript, and you may request your diploma.

Commencement (Graduation Ceremony) is the event held to celebrate your achievement with family and friends. While participation is optional, it is a meaningful milestone for many students and their loved ones.

To be officially recognized as a graduate, you must submit a graduation application. This ensures your credential is recorded on your transcript, which is important for verifying your education with employers.

🌟Please consult with family and/or friends before deciding whether or not to participate in the graduation ceremony. Often family members want to share this milestone. If you do not order graduation regalia and diploma by the deadline, you will not be able to participate.