Graduation Application

Application for Graduation

Application Deadline for Spring Participation: March 26, 2026
** Please note: If you have already applied, do not submit a new application. If you have any changes that need to be made, questions, or concerns, please email registrar@panola.edu. **
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID:*
Panola Student ID Number or SSN
Date of Birth*
(MM/DD/YYYY)
Panola Student Email:*
example@students.panola.edu
Personal Email:*
example@example.com
Cell Phone Number*
Text Messages will be received.
Mailing Address *

Street Address 1

Street Address 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Display Name: Exactly how you would like it to look on the Diploma*
First, Middle (optional), Last, Suffix (optional)
Semester of Completion*

Fall 2025Spring 2026May Term 2026Summer I 2026Summer II 2026
Degree and/or Certificate for which you are applying: (If you are receiving multiple please list all on one application.)*

Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)Associate of Arts (AA)Associate of Science (AS)Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Certificate of Completion (CERT)
If applying for an Associate of Arts (AA), which one?

Business AdministrationGeneral Studies
If applying for an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), which one?

AAT_EC-6, 4-8; EC-12 Special EducationAAT_Secondary Education 6-12
If applying for an Associate of Science (AS), which one?

Criminal JusticeGeneral StudiesHealth ScienceHistoryMusicPolitical Science
If applying for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), which one?

Clinical/Medical Assistant (MED)Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Computer Information Systems Security Analyst (CYB)Computer Information Technology (CIT)Electrical & Instrumentation Technology (EIT)General Business (BUS)Health Information Technology (HIT)Natural Gas Compression (NAT)Nursing (ADN)Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)Office Professional (OPR)Paramedic Technology (EMSP)Petroleum Technology (PET)Ranch & Land Management (RLM)Welding Technology (WELD)
If applying for a Certificate of Completion (CERT), which one?

AccountingCosmetology OperatorNail TechnologyCosmetology Instructor TrainingDigital Media Design & DevelopmentGeneral BusinessSmall Business ManagementHeating, Ventilation & A/CMaintenance Technician IMaintenance Technician IIMedical AssistingMedical Coding TechnicianMicrocomputer Software OperatorMicrocomputer Support SpecialistNatural Gas Compression INatural Gas Compression IIOffice Prof - General OfficeOffice Prof - Administrative AssistantOffice Prof - Office ManagementPC Technical SupportPetroleum Technology IPetroleum Technology IIRanch & Land Management IRanch & Land Management IIResidential/Commercial ElectricianVocational NursingBasic WeldingIntermediate WeldingComputer Information Systems Security SpecialistDigital ForensicsEmergency Medical TechnicianParamedic Technology
Fall 2025:

Fall 2025 graduation will be held on December 11, 2025. Ceremony times are as follows:

3:00 PM- Liberal Arts & Science (AA, AS, & AAT) / Professional & Technical

5:00 PM- Nursing & Health Sciences

If you are unsure which time slot you fall under you will be assigned based on award and notified once the approval process is complete.

Application Deadline for Fall Participation: October 24, 2025

*If you missed the deadline, you can still participate, but you will not be listed in the program, and you must have a solid black cap & gown.
Spring 2026:

Spring 2026 graduation will be held on May 7, 2026. Ceremony times are as follows:

1:00 PM- Nursing & Health Sciences

3:00 PM- Liberal Arts & Science (AA, AS, & AAT)

5:00 PM- Professional & Technical

If you are unsure which time slot you fall under, you will be assigned based on your award and notified once the approval process is complete.
May & Summer Terms

There is no separate commencement ceremony for the May or Summer terms.

Students who wish to participate may join the Spring ceremony. Please indicate your interest in participating when prompted.

Spring 2026 graduation will be held on May 7, 2026. Ceremony times are as follows:

1:00 PM- Nursing & Health Sciences

3:00 PM- Liberal Arts & Science (AA, AS, & AAT)

5:00 PM- Professional & Technical

If you are unsure which time slot you fall under, you will be assigned based on your award and notified once the approval process is complete.
Do you plan to participate in the Graduation Ceremony?*

YesNo
Do you request any ADA Accommodations, such as a ramp or other assistance, to get on stage?

YesNo
If yes, please indicate which type of assistance you will need.
Have you participated in a previous Panola College Graduation? If yes, you may use your previous Cap & Gown.*

YesNo
Are you currently enrolled in a High School?*

YesNo
What High School are you currently enrolled in *?
Do you plan to transfer to another institution of higher education after graduation?*

YesNo
What institution do you plan to transfer to? *
Do you plan to go to work after Panola College graduation? If so, where?*
You will receive an email with more information about the graduation ceremony as the date approaches. If there are any issues with your application, we will contact you via your student email.

For questions or concerns, please contact us:

Email: registrar@panola.edu

Call: 903.693.2053

Text: (903) 833-7707
Please verify that you are human*
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Application for Graduation