Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating your achievements at this year’s commencement ceremony.
If you missed any of the special moments or simply want to relive them, you can find the full ceremony recording below:
Please check back here next year for information regarding the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony!
Ceremony Information
The graduation ceremony is held each spring. Students graduating in fall, spring, and summer will be able to participate in the following ceremony.
Graduates from Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 will be invited to register to walk in the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. Check back for more information in Spring 2025.
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 that students who apply past the deadline cannot be guaranteed that their name will be printed in the program.
If you have additional questions regarding graduation applications, contact Student Services located at the Advanced Technology Center.
Application Deadlines
| Graduation Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
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
Q: How do I order my cap and gown?
A: Visit colleges.herffjones.com/college/pierpont/. Caps and gowns are not currently available for the Spring 2026 ceremony. Check back in early 2026 for updated information.
- Click on “ORDER NOW” under the CAP AND GOWN link – DO NOT click “FACULTY RENTAL”
- Choose your degree from the dropdown box (choices are: Associates degree or Certificate of Applied Science) then click the “SHOP” box.
- Click the “CAP AND GOWN” tab at the top menu
- Complete the student and sizing information, then click the “ADD TO CART” box
- Review the items in your cart (CAP, GOWN AND TASSEL)
- Click on the “CHECKOUT” box
- 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: Where do I need to be, and when?
A: The rehearsal and ceremony for the Class of 2025 were held at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center (444 W Pike St., Clarksburg, WV 26301).
Q: Are there fees associated with graduation?
A: Yes, graduates paid for their own caps and gowns. The caps and gowns were $29.20 plus shipping and tax.
Q: What should I wear for the ceremony?
A: All graduates will be expected to wear the traditional black caps and gowns without additional adornments. Caps are to be worn flat on the head, with the pointed part of the fabric in the back.
It is common that professional business casual attire is worn. Please be mindful of your footwear choice as you will be walking downstairs, in tight spaces, on ramps, and across 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.
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 remove their caps during the ceremony.
Q: How many guests am I allowed to bring?
A: Due to limited seating at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, each graduate who walked was allotted three (3) guest tickets. Seating could not be reserved. The ceremony was also live-streamed on YouTube. The link to the recording can be found on our YouTube Channel.
Handicapped seating will be available. If you would like to request accommodations, please email the Pierpont Graduation Committee at graduation@pierpont.edu. We will do our best to grant your request and provide assistance as needed. The Disability Services Kiosk will be located outside the theatre auditorium and will have braille and large print programs for guests if needed.
Q: What time will the doors open for guests?
A: The doors to the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center opened at 5 p.m. Guests were not permitted to enter the building before 5 p.m. The ceremony began promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Q: Where can I park?
A: A parking map for the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center was provided. The Gaston-Caperton Center was also available for parking for graduates and their guests.
Q: Where should I line up if I am receiving multiple degrees?
A: Graduates receiving multiple degrees lined up with the highest degree they were receiving (Certificate-Associate’s). Those receiving more than one Certificate or Associate’s degree were asked to contact graduation@pierpont.edu to determine which degree they would acknowledge during their walk across the stage. All graduates walked once.
Q: Will accommodations be made for guests who may be deaf or hard of hearing?
A: Yes! The ceremony was livestreamed on YouTube, utilizing the closed caption feature. The link to the recording can be found on our YouTube Channel for guests who wished to utilize closed captioning.
Q: Will there be photographers present?
Yes! The Grad Team, professional commencement photographers, was on-site to take formal portraits of all Pierpont Community & Technical College graduates during the May commencement. All graduates were photographed receiving their diplomas. Graduates could pre-register to receive access to their professional commencement photos at https://thegradteam.com/Pierpont/. Any questions regarding commencement photos could 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.
Again, 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