Graduation & Commencement

Graduation#

Graduation is a multiple step process of developing an educational plan with a counselor, completing your course requirements, and submitting an Application for Graduation. The Graduation process is not automatic. 

The term in which you have officially and successfully completed all of your graduation requirements is when you graduate. Once your final grades are posted, your academic records will be evaluated to determine if you completed all requirements and your diploma will be sent to you by mail to the address listed in your MySDCCD portal.

Learn how to apply for your degree/certificate

Determine your deadline to apply for graduation

Commencement Ceremony#

The Commencement Ceremony is the end-of-year celebration in May for students that have completed or are expected to complete their degree/certificate requirements. Students that completed their graduation requirements in the prior Fall or Summer semesters may also participate in the May commencement ceremony. Participation in commencement does not guarantee your application for graduation will be approved.

Learn more through the commencement ceremony overview

Events#

View full calendar of events