Graduation

Cumberland College Graduation Ceremony Details

Cumberland College wishes to congratulate all students on their many accomplishments during the 2020-21 program year. The graduation ceremony is a time to celebrate these achievements with family, friends and College staff.  We hope that you will participate in this special ceremony in your honor.

Dates, Times and Locations

The annual Graduation Ceremony for 2020 - 2021 has been changed due to COVID-19.  The ceremonies this year will be virtual.  Cumberland College values you as a student and wants you to participate!  Please submit your photo and graduation biography to your local advisor before May 1, 2021.  Please contact your local advisor for more information.  

Graduation Photos and Confirmation of Attendance

All graduates are REQUIRED TO CONFIRM their intention to participate in the graduation ceremonies with their local advisor. In addition, each student participating in the ceremony must complete a graduation survey and have their photo taken for use in a PowerPoint presentation shown during the graduation ceremony. Contact your local advisor for information regarding both the graduation photo schedule and to complete the graduation survey.

Invited Guests

You are welcome to invite family and friends to attend your graduation celebration. Invitations will be given out to students during the first week of April. Those students who finish their program first semester will be contacted by their local advisor to confirm attendance and number of guest. Seats are limited and the number of guests allowed vary per location.

On The Day of the Graduation Ceremony

• Your presence is more important to us than your attire. Please don’t stay home just because you think you have nothing to wear. Clean, casual or semi-formal clothing is fine.

• Arrive at the venue 20 minutes prior to the ceremony. As there are a large number of graduates, it is critical to be on time. There will be a table reserved for you and your guests. Please look for your picture and name card.

• Tea, coffee, juice and dainties will be provided for all graduates and their guests.

• Out of respect for all graduates, we ask that you and your guests stay for the entire program.

• A group photo of all graduating classes will be taken at the end of the ceremony for publishing in local newspapers and on our website. Please remain for this activity.