Central Community College will host the Winter Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. on the Hastings Campus in the Dawson Building, 550 South Technical Boulevard, Hastings, NE. The Winter Commencement Ceremony honors CCC students from all campus and center locations who are earning a diploma or degree in the fall term. GED diploma recipients are also invited to attend and will be recognized during the ceremony.
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Contact Ronda Ryan for more information at 402-562-1278 or Email Ronda.
Graduates earning their CCC diploma or degree wear a hunter green cap, gown, and tassel. GED recipients wear a black cap, gown, and tassel.
Caps, gowns, and tassels may be purchased through the campus bookstore on the Columbus, Grand Island, or Hastings Campus. Dec. 3 will be the last day to purchase regalia for shipment.
There is an $8.99 shipping charge for orders mailed to you.
Regalia purchased in person may be picked up at the time of purchase.
Bookstore hours are generally Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Information on how to order regalia online is available at the bookstore website. Visit https://cccneb.bncollege.com/ and select Student Essentials > Graduation > Regalia.
Be sure to select the correct color of cap and gown. (CCC diploma and degree graduates select hunter green; GED recipients select black. The same tassel is used by all.) Gowns are sized according to your height and weight. Select your height and one of three weight ranges (regular, *1 or *2). Refer to the gown sizing guide.
If you need additional assistance, please contact the campus Barnes & Noble College Bookstore at:
Honor medallions will be given at check-in to those students earning an AAS, AA, AS, or ADN degree who have attained a cumulative (not term only) grade-point average of 3.75 or above. Honor medallions are not awarded to students earning a diploma only.
Eligibility is based on the student’s cumulative GPA from all previous final grades after the summer term, prior to the current semester. Courses taken during the current semester are not used in determining honors for commencement. When final grades for the semester are received, the students’ final eligibility will be calculated and recorded on the permanent transcript. Grades and credit hours earned at colleges or universities other than CCC are not applicable in determining graduation honors.
Students must participate in the commencement ceremony to receive a medallion. You should confirm your eligibility for this honor by contacting Ronda Ryan by Dec. 4 at 402-562-1278 or Email Ronda.
One of the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) membership is being recognized for academic excellence at our commencement ceremonies. Members in good standing may distinguish their academic achievement by wearing Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia with their caps and gowns.
All active PTK members are entitled to wear the distinctive Phi Theta Kappa tassel and stole, while chapter officers receive an additional ceremonial medallion. To ensure proper recognition of your accomplishments, please contact your PTK advisor well in advance of your chosen ceremony date. Your advisor can confirm your regalia distribution arrangements and verify that your PTK membership status will be properly acknowledged in the graduation program.
As a symbol of CCC’s recognition of service to our country, graduating Veterans and current service members are given a red, white, and blue service appreciation honor cord to wear with their graduation regalia. To request an honor cord, complete the form below, email [email protected], or call the VMRC at 308-398-7811.
Veteran and current service member graduates who are inducted into the SALUTE Honor Society wear the SALUTE honors stole with their graduation regalia. Please email [email protected] or call the VMRC at 308-398-7811 for more information on becoming a SALUTE member and obtaining the SALUTE honor stole.
Graduates who are inducted members of the National Society of Leadership and Success are responsible for ordering their own honors stole and cords. Please be sure to place your order early to allow for delivery. Inducted members have attended and completed the following: orientation, leadership training day, three broadcasts and three success networking team meetings. If you have questions about your membership status, contact one of the advisors.
Graduates may receive 10 complimentary graduation invitations to distribute to your family and friends. Your guests are not required to bring these to the ceremony. You may pick up the invitations from one of the following:
Do not be alarmed when you open your degree folder at graduation and find it empty. Final grades are due several days after the ceremony; thus, your final academic credit check will take place after that. You can expect your degree and/or diploma in the mail by the end of January. Please confirm that we have your correct mailing address on your WebCentral profile.
*Please Note: If you have an outstanding balance with the student accounts office, your awards will not be mailed to you until all remaining bills are paid. Contact the student accounts office to take care of any outstanding balances at 402-562-1226.
For graduation accessibility needs, please contact a director of disability services:
If you are attending commencement as a GED recipient, please note that your cap, tassel, and gown will be black. Please refer to the “Cap and Gown” section of this page for ordering details. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Fausett at 308-398-7446 or Email Becky.
Friends and family who are unable to attend in person are invited to watch the commencement ceremony live at the Central Community College graduation page.
Iris Photography Studio will be photographing each graduate as they walk across the stage during the upcoming graduation ceremonies. As a courtesy, the CCC Foundation will gift each graduate with one complimentary downloadable photo of you at that special moment. You will also have the choice to purchase additional photos taken during the ceremony from Iris Photography through online digital downloads from Iris Photography.
Check back here for the link to the graduation albums. To access the photos you will need to enter your e-mail address. Please allow 2-3 days after your commencement ceremony for photos to be available.
Please contact the CCC Foundation at 402-460-2151 or Email the Foundation.
Once confirmed, your degree or diploma will be entered on your transcript within five weeks of the end of the semester.
It is a good idea to save a copy of your transcript so you always have easy access in the future (e.g., for employment applications and résumés.)
Request an Official Transcript
You should check your unofficial transcript to be sure all grades and degree information is listed before you request your official transcript to be sent.
You are also encouraged to join the CCC online job board so you can see jobs posted for CCC students and graduates by regional employers. Sign in using your CCC credentials. If needed, you can create an account as a “Student” or “Alumni” member, either option is fine.
If you would like personal help with your job search, please be sure to make an appointment with staff.
If you have any questions about the ceremony, please contact:
