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Online Graduation

Congratulations, online graduates! This is your destination for all commencement information.

In an effort to make graduation as smooth and enjoyable as possible for you and your loved ones, we’ve collected all details about your graduation ceremony, regalia, tickets, and other important information all in one place!

You did it! Galen College of Nursing is so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see how you excel in your nursing career. Let’s celebrate!

Online Program Graduates

If you are a student graduating from our RN to BSN program, you are eligible to receive a degree from Galen if you meet all of the following conditions:

  • you meet all course requirements
  • you achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  • you meet all residency requirements
  • you meet all financial obligations

Students who  successfully fulfill all diploma or degree requirements in their selected program of study are eligible to participate in commencement.

For questions about Graduation, please reach out to Karrie Wright.

If you are a student graduating from one of our MSN programs, you are eligible to receive a degree from Galen if you meet all of the following conditions:

  • you meet all course requirements
  • you achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • you meet all residency requirements
  • you meet all financial obligations

Students who  successfully fulfill all diploma or degree requirements in their selected program of study are eligible to participate in commencement.

For questions about Graduation, please reach out to Karrie Wright.

If you are a student graduating from one of our DNP programs, you are eligible to receive a degree from Galen if you meet all of the following conditions:

  • you meet all course requirements
  • you achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • you meet all residency requirements
  • you meet all financial obligations

Students who  successfully fulfill all diploma or degree requirements in their selected program of study are eligible to participate in commencement.

For questions about Graduation, please reach out to Karrie Wright.

Galen College of Nursing recognizes the academic achievement of its graduates by designating academic honors for students with the following cumulative grade point average:

Baccalaureate degree:

  • Cum Laude: 3.5 – 3.74
  • Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 – 3.89
  • Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 or greater

*Please see College catalog regarding honor’s policy.

How to Prepare for the Ceremony

Each Galen campus has four graduation ceremonies per year. Our ceremonies include students from all of our Programs: PN/VN, ADN, BSN, MSN, and DNP. Here are steps to prepare for commencement

  1. During the Practicum Clearance course, you will complete a graduation application, which is essentially a graduation survey. At this time, you will elect to attend or not attend the commencement ceremony.
  2. Academic Advisors will provide information related to the end of program FAQ’s. The campus coordinator will reach out closer to the commencement date with campus specific information.
  3. You will order invitations, regalia, and other graduation needs with assistance from the Campus Graduation Coordinators.
  4. You will attend the graduation practice and the ceremony.

Graduation Timeline

Use the table below as a guideline to determine which ceremony you will participate in. If you are unsure, please contact the graduation coordinator for the Online campus.

Completion of ProgramCommencement Ceremony Month
FebruaryApril/May
AprilJuly/August
JuneJuly/August
AugustOctober/November
OctoberJanuary/February
DecemberJanuary/February

Graduation Ceremony Details by Location

Graduation Coordinator: Yocelyn Rivera

Graduation Coordinator: Vince Alcon

Graduation Coordinator: Mikayla Morgan

Graduation Coordinator: Megan Hunziker

Graduation Coordinator: Jasmyne Thomas

Graduation Coordinator: Victoria Stone

Graduation Coordinators:

Taylor Adkins

Graduation Coordinator: Bianca Candanoza

Graduation Coordinator: Jessica Moreno

Graduation Coordinator: Brianna Gibson

Graduation Coordinator: Chasity Mena

Graduation Coordinator: Caitlin Morsch

Graduation Coordinator: Ashley Douglas

Graduation Coordinator: Taylor Adkins

Graduation Coordinator: Brianna Chessock

Graduation Coordinator: Marietta Subukino

Graduation Coordinator: Corinne Tousley

Graduation Coordinator: Lia McDonald

Graduation Coordinator: Gabrielle Deal

Graduation Coordinator:Morgan Dain

Graduation Coordinator: Alexis Carter

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Watch the Cincinnati Campus Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Frequently Asked Questions

Our commencement ceremony is a formal event. Faculty, staff, and students should dress suitably for a formal event.

Graduating males should wear dress slacks, dress shirt, shoes and tie. Graduating females should wear dress slacks, dress or skirt, and dress shoes.

Inappropriate dress attire would be identified as flip flops, shorts, jeans, track suit, or sweat pants.

Students participating in the ceremony should wear their graduation attire under their gowns. For your personal safety, please keep shoes to a modest heel (3″).

Diplomas and one copy of your official transcript will be mailed approximately two months after completion of the program.

Diploma covers are distributed at the graduation ceremony. If you do not attend, your diploma cover will be mailed.

The commencement ceremony typically lasts approximately two hours.

If you are an Alumni of Galen’s Associate program and still have your cap and gown, you do not need to purchase a new one. You will need to purchase a new tassel.

If you are an MSN graduate, you must purchase the entire package, including the gown, tassel with school charm, and hood.

Check with your Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

Check with your Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

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