Ready to Graduate?

In order for your graduation experience to be successful please follow these simple steps:

1). Make an appointment with your CalWORKs Counselor to make sure you have the required units.

2). Check the Spring 2021 Calendar of Important Dates for petition deadlines.

3). Go to Admissions and Records online forms:
A. Print out the correct petition form
– Petition for Certificate of Achievement
– Petition for Associate in Arts Degree
– Petition for Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
B. Fill out the form completely
– Missing parts will delay the process
C. Turn it in to Admissions & Records BEFORE deadline

– Late petitions will not be accepted

4). Let your CalWORKs counselor know you have petitioned for graduation.

5). Buy Cap and Gown

– You will NOT be admitted to walk without a cap and gown.

6). Make sure to come early, well groomed, and with cap and gown to ceremony.

7). Enjoy yourself! You've made it!

Ready to Transfer?

In order to transfer smoothly to a university there a few simple steps:

1). Make an appointment to talk to your CalWORKs counselor to make sure you have the required units.

2). Check out the different campuses and BE AWARE of their application deadlines.

3). To transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus:

– Apply by going to The California State University website.

4). To transfer to a University of California (UC) campus:

– Apply by going to the University of California website.

5). For private campuses, visit the campus website for more information.