Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Hudson County Community College and receive your diploma, students must:
- Fill out a Graduation Application (Diploma)
- Submit the application at the Enrollment Services Office window
Students must log into their MyHudson Portal and review their Program Evaluation/Student Planning located under their “Liberty Link for Students” tab.
If you have any questions regarding your degree requirements, we suggest you visit the Center for Academic and Student Success to speak with a counselor.
All offices are located at 70 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ.
Please keep in mind that the Graduation Application (Diploma) is intended to determine whether or not you have completed or will be completing all of your degree requirements and therefore, obtaining your diploma. It is not intended for the Commencement ceremony.
Application Deadlines:
- FALL deadline: December 1
- SPRING deadline: March 1
** We suggest you apply at least the semester before completing your degree requirements.
For more information, please log in to your MyHudson Portal and visit the Registrar’s Office portal page:
MyHudson Portal -> Support Services -> Student Records/Registrar
Information regarding the Commencement Ceremony and related activities will be sent separately by the Office of Student Activities to your email. For more information and Frequently Asked Questions about the ceremony, please visit the Commencement Ceremony Information page on your MyHudson Portal.
Diploma Replacements
If you have lost or misplaced your original HCCC diploma, please send the Diploma Replacement Form and include a *$35 check or money order (payable to Hudson County Community College) to: Hudson County Community College, Registrar’s Office, 70 Sip Ave, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
If you cannot pick up your diploma in person, you may write a letter requesting your diploma be mailed (USPS Certified Mail only). Please include a *$6 check or money order (payable to Hudson County Community College) to: Hudson County Community College, Registrar’s Office, 70 Sip Ave, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
*Please be sure to include a copy of a photo identification card and your HCCC Student ID number.