Graduation

Apply For Graduation

Log into your Workday Student Portal and select the Academics application on your Workday home page. Under Academic Records on the right of the page, click on "More" and then "Apply for Graduation."

You will need to check the box "Apply" next to your program of study on the left of your screen and then change your expected completion date to align with the appropriate semester.

• Completing Degree in December (winter commencement ceremony): 12/31/20XX (Enter appropriate year. For example, if you are completing classes for your degree in December 2023, the expected completion date should be 12/31/2023).

• Completing Degree in May (spring commencement ceremony): 5/20/20XX (Enter appropriate year. For example, if you are completing classes for your degree in May 2024, the expected completion date should be 05/20/20234).

• Completing Degree in Summer (no summer commencement ceremony; will be invited to winter commencement): 8/19/20XX (Enter appropriate year. For example, if you are completing classes for your degree in June/July/August 2024, the expected completion date should be 8/19/2024).

After this is changed, check the "confirm" box underneath and then "Submit." After your application is received, your status will go from In Progress to Pending Completion.

After your graduation application is reviewed, you will receive a letter in your NCC email account. You will be notified in your graduation letter if you are missing any program requirements. It’s recommended to contact your academic advisor regarding any outstanding requirements for your program of study.

Applying for a Program Different than Your Major

If you think that you are eligible to graduate with an additional or different degree, certificate, or diploma, please contact the Records & Registration Office at record@northampton.edu.

Request for Graduation Substitution Waiver

Sign into your Workday Student Portal and select the Academics application on your Workday home page. Under Academic Advising on the right of the page, select "Request Graduation Substitution Waiver." After this request is submitted, it will be sent to the appropriate dean for review. You will receive a letter to your NCC email account after a decision is made regarding your request.

Applying For Graduation - Inactive/Not Current Student

Inactive and non-current students who would like to apply for graduation should contact the Records & Registration Office at record@northampton.edu for next steps.

Receiving Your Diploma

Diplomas will be mailed to all graduates using the mailing address in Workday. It is important to make sure that your address in Workday is accurate. After applying for graduation, please regularly check your NCC student email so you do not miss any important communications regarding this process. 

Replacement diplomas can be ordered online through Parchment Exchange. After your order is processed, you will receive both a paper diploma in the mail and an electronic diploma that can be accessed online through Parchment.

Commencement Ceremony

As long as you apply for graduation, Student Affairs will send a commencement invitation to your NCC student email account. The commencement invitation email will include further details regarding the ceremony. View our Commencement page for more details.

Students can request enrollment/degree verifications using the National Student Clearinghouse:

National Student Clearinghouse

• https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/
• Phone: 703-742-4200
• Fax: 703-742-4239
• National Student Clearinghouse: 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171

Contact Records & Registration Office

Email: record@northampton.edu
​Phone: 610-861-5494

Hours: Mon, Thurs, and Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues and Wed: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.*

Address:

Northampton Community College
Student Enrollment Center
Office of Records & Registration
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020

*NCC operates on a summer schedule and is closed on Fridays through Aug. 1. Summer hours are Mon-Thurs from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.