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SWAGºÏ¼¯ County Campus Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 9, 2025
SWAGºÏ¼¯ Gymnasium (Kirkman Building)
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, Kan.
7 p.m.Ìý
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View the live stream of the ceremony beginning at 7Ìýp.m. on SWAGºÏ¼¯'s and Ìýpages.

SWAGºÏ¼¯ County Campus Graduation Day Schedule - May 9, 2025

Medical Laboratory Technology PinningÌýCeremonyÌý
Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology graduates are recognized for their achievement of eligibility to sit for the national certification exam and are awarded a MLT pin.
10 a.m.
Dorothy Moses Morrison ChapelÌý(Fine Arts Building)
Reception to follow immediately in F30
For more information, contact Karen Gunther at guntherka@bartonccc.edu.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Associate Degree and Practical Nursing graduates recognized for their achievement of eligibility to sit for their national licensure exams and are awarded a nursing pin.
2:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium
For more information, contact SWAGºÏ¼¯Nursing@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9357

Paramedic Cording
Honoring students graduating in the Paramedic program.
4 p.m.
Dorothy Moses Morrison ChapelÌý(Fine Arts Building)
For more information, contact Carla Enstrom, at enstromc@bartonccc.edu or Nicholas Larmer atÌýlarmern@bartonccc.edu.

55th Annual Commencement Ceremony
7 p.m.
SWAGºÏ¼¯ Gymnasium (Kirkman Building)

Check out the Graduation Media webpage for links to live stream, Graduation photos and more!Ìý

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Fort Riley Campus Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2025
11 a.m.
Riley's Community Center
446 Seitz Dr.
Fort Riley, Kan.
Contact Megan Chambers at (785) 784-6606, ext. 709 orÌýchambersm@bartonccc.edu if you would like to participate or have additional questions.

Check out the Graduation Media webpage for links to live stream, Graduation photos and more!Ìý

Fort Leavenworth Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
3 p.m.
Lewis and ClarkÌýAuditorium, Command General Staff College
100 Stimson Ave
Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
3 p.m.

Contact Megan Chambers at (785) 784-6606, ext. 709 orÌýchambersm@bartonccc.edu if you would like to participate or have additional questions.

Check out the Graduation Media webpage for links to live stream, Graduation photos and more!Ìý

Pre-Ceremony Instructions

• Cap/Gowns: May be picked up beginning Wednesday, April 16th - Friday, May 2nd,Ìýin the upper level of the Kirkman BuildingÌýin the Enrollment Services Office fromÌý8 a.m. toÌý3 p.m.Ìý
• Phi Theta: Members should pick up sashes from Nolan Esfeld, Angie Maddy, or Kelly Scott
• Graduation Announcements: Available for purchase online only atÌý
• Disability Seating will be on a first come, first served basis.

Graduation Night Instructions

Check-in information:

• Check in - lower level of Kirkman Building, 5:30 pm - Please do not bring any unnecessary items, i.e., purses, coats, etc.
• Prior to entering gym, you will be lining up by degree - College employees will assist with this task.

Graduation Procedure

• Processional - Order of March - stage group, graduates, and faculty
• Stand in front of chair and remain standing for Invocation andÌýNational AnthemÌý- Men take off your caps during. You may sit after both have been completed.
• Vice President of Instruction will present the class and confer degrees.
• No photos allowed on the floor during the ceremony. SWAGºÏ¼¯'s Public Relations Department will take individual photos and they will be available to print free of charge.

Reminders

• Honors and Highest Honors: Based upon cumulative GPA through the fall semester and if you transferred hours to SWAGºÏ¼¯, those hours have been calculated into your GPA. Your final GPA and graduation status is contingent upon successful completion of your spring semester courses. The final results will post on your diploma and transcript. If you have received academic clemency for any grade, you are not eligible for honors.Ìý Students awarded certificates are not eligible for honors.

Honors = 3.5 to 3.69 GPA Highest = 3.7 to 4.0 GPA

Important: Participation in the ceremony is not a guarantee that you have graduated. You must complete all graduation requirements to be awarded your degree.

Post-Ceremony Information

• SWAGºÏ¼¯ has partnered with Parchment to give you permanent access to a high-resolution digital copy of your diploma. Students will receive a text or email when your digital credential is available. A printed diploma is also being sent to the address you listed on your graduation application.Ìý Create or login to your Parchment account to trace delivery progress of your diploma. Please allow 15-20 business days to receive your printed diploma.Ìý If you would like the mailed diploma sent out of the country, contact Enrollment Services to receive additional cost information.

• Transcripts: Are not sent automatically, please request your transcript from the Request Transcript page.ÌýTo ensure your transcript indicates degree comments,Ìýselect "awaitingÌýdegree" on the request. ÌýFind more information on theÌý.