Getting ready for graduation at Pierpont is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to help you through it. From applying to graduate to keeping track of important deadlines and ceremony details, you’ll find the key information you need to feel prepared and ready to celebrate your accomplishments.
Ceremony Information
Pierpont Community & Technical College hosts a Graduation Ceremony each Spring. We welcome any students graduating in Fall, Spring, and Summer to participate.
The Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV, on May 8, 2026.
The detailed day‑of timeline, including rehearsal instructions and ticket information, is provided in the 2026 Graduation Packet. This information will also be emailed to all students who applied to graduate in Fall 2025 and students who apply to graduate for Spring/Summer by March 6, 2026.
Have questions? Please contact us at graduation@pierpont.edu. You may also stop by Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV, or call 304-367-4907.
**If you have not set up your student email, please contact the IT helpdesk at HELP@pierpont.edu or (304) 333-3731. This will ensure that you receive all the important information from the college. You should also ensure that the address listed in your student information on ROAR is correct.
Applying for Graduation
All students planning to graduate must apply for graduation. If you are planning to graduate with multiple degrees or certificates, you must apply for each individually. Graduation applications may be completed online through ROAR. If you are denied a degree for the term in which you have applied, you must reapply for the term in which you will have completed your required coursework.
To apply for graduation:
- Login to ROAR
- Select the ‘Student’ Option
- Select ‘Student Records’
- Select ‘Apply for Graduation’
At this point, please complete each of the questions concerning your application for graduation. Note that the first question is asking for your ‘Curricular Term,’ which is the ‘Current Term,’ not your ‘Graduation Term.’ Once you complete the first question and select your applicable program, you’ll be able to select your ‘Graduation Term.’
Please Note: If you apply after the deadline, we can’t guarantee that your name will appear in the graduation program.
If you have additional questions regarding graduation applications, contact Student Services located at the Advanced Technology Center.
Application Deadlines
| Graduation Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
Degree Audits
The purpose of the degree audit is to ensure that you will complete all coursework required to obtain your degree prior to your final scheduling session.
A degree audit is an ongoing process. You should meet with their academic advisor at least once a semester throughout their academic career at Pierpont. Meeting with your academic advisor before scheduling courses each semester is an important step in keeping you on track for graduation.
Appointments may be requested by contacting your Academic Advisor. Please provide your name, student ID number, catalog year, graduation term and telephone number. All degree audit appointments, information, and updates will be communicated through your Pierpont email address.
FAQs
Check back for more information in Spring 2026.
Q: How do I order my cap and gown?
A: Visit colleges.herffjones.com/college/pierpont/ and follow the prompts below.
- Click on “Order Now” under the “Cap and Gown” (Do not click “Faculty Rental”)
- Select your degree type from the dropdown box (choices are: Associate Degrees or Certificate of Applied Science), then click the “SHOP” button
- Click “Cap & Gown” tab at the top menu on the page
- Under Graduation Reglia, select “CLICK TO SHOW CONTENTS” and then click “VIEW FULL DETAILS”
- Fill our the “Cap & Gown Information” form and click “ADD TO CART”
- Review the items in your cart (should be Graduation Regalia; Cap, Gown, Tassel)
- Click on “CHECKOUT”
- Enter your billing and shipping information and click “CONTINUE.” NOTE: The cost of shipping and tax will be added to your order
- Confirm the details of your order
Caps and Gowns will be delivered to the address you indicated on your order. Orders are not delivered to your school. If you have questions or concerns regarding your order, please contact Herff Jones at 1-800-837-4235.
Q: Are there fees associated with graduation?
A: Yes, graduates paid for their own caps and gowns. The caps and gowns were $33.50 plus shipping and tax.
Q: What should I wear for the ceremony?
A: All graduates will be expected to wear traditional black caps and gowns without additional adornments. Caps should be flat and level to the floor, with the crown about an inch above your eyebrows.
It is common that professional business/casual attire is worn. Please be mindful of your footwear choice as you will be walking up and down stairs, in tight spaces, on ramps, and across a stage. As a general rule, if you have difficulty walking normally in high heels or platform shoes, do not wear them.
Q: Which side should my tassel be on?
A: Your tassel should start on the right side of your cap. You will be instructed as to when you can move your tassel to the left side of your cap. cap.
Q: Do I need to remove my cap during the ceremony?
A: Men will remove their caps during the Invocation (notated in the program). Women do not need to remove caps during the ceremony.
Q: Where should I line up if I am receiving multiple degrees?
A: If you are graduating and receiving multiple degrees, you will line up with the highest degree you are receiving. If you are receiving more than one Certificate or Associate degree, please contact
graduation@pierpont.edu in order to determine which degree you would like to acknowledge for your walk across the stage. All graduates will only walk once.
Q: Will accommodations be made for guests who may be deaf or hard of hearing?
A:
The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube, utilizing the closed-captioning feature for the hearing impaired. The link to the ceremony will be made available on www.pierpont.edu so that any guest who wishes to use closed captioning may log on with their smartphone.
Q: Will there be photographers present?
Professional commencement photographers, The Grad Team, will be on-site to take formal portraits of all Pierpont Community & Technical College graduates during the upcoming May commencement. All graduates will be photographed receiving their diplomas. You are invited to pre-register to receive access to your professional commencement photos at thegradteam.com/Pierpont. Registering in advance allows the photographers to provide you with a link to your images in the fastest possible manner following commencement. You also have the option to upload an image of yourself to better ensure we accurately identify your images from the hundreds that will be taken on commencement day. Any questions regarding commencement photos can be answered by The Grad Team at 1-833-469-4723.
Q: When will I receive my diploma?
A: Diplomas will be mailed approximately 30 days following the ceremony. To ensure the fastest arrival of your diploma, please check that you have paid any outstanding balance on your student account. This could include printing fees processed after final exams have been completed. You can check your account balance by logging into your ROAR account. Please keep in mind that transcripts will not be released until account balances have been paid.
Additionally, please be sure that your correct address is listed on your student account. You can view this in ROAR. If you need to change your address, please complete a Change of Address Form, located in the Student Forms section of the website.
- If you are graduating in May, your diploma will be mailed by June 30.
- If you are graduating in August, your diploma will be mailed by September 1.
- If you are graduating in December, your diploma will be mailed by January 31.
- Any graduate who has a HOLD (financial or credential) will not have their diploma or transcript released until the outstanding issue is resolved. Direct any questions to Student Services at 304-367-4907.
Q: How can I change my permanent mailing address?
A: To verify your permanent address, log into ROAR and click on ‘Personal Information’ tab.
- If you need to change your address, you must complete an Address Change form in Student Services, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont. See the link later in this section to obtain the form.
- This should be done at least one week prior to the mailing date to avoid lost or unclaimed diplomas.
For additional questions regarding Commencement, please contact the Graduation team at
Graduation@pierpont.edu