Commencement

updated: 10/07/25

Don't forget to continue visiting THIS OFFICIAL Commencement page periodically so you do not miss any information for the 2026 Commencement ceremony.

The 68th annual Commencement ceremony will be held on
Friday, May 22, 2026 
Location: Falcon Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM

Commencement 2026 dates APR 28 Grad Fair, May 22 Commencement ceremony

Planning to Graduate in 2025–2026? Submit Your Graduation Petition to Cerritos College

Those who are cleared to graduate by Admissions will receive email communication during mid-Spring 2026 semester to participate in the Commencement ceremony on May 22, 2026. 

Graduation Petition Timelines You Need to Know:

  • Fall 2025 Graduation Petition Period: 8/11/2025 - 10/31/2025
  • Spring 2026 Graduation Petition Period:  1/5/2026 - 3/20/2026

  • Summer 2026 Graduation Petition Period: 5/18/2026 - 7/10/2026

To participate in 2026 Commencement ceremony and to have your name printed in the program booklet: Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 graduates need to submit their petition by 3/20/2026.

Email communication, for those students who have submitted their petitions, will begin in April.
 
To find out how to submit your petition and for more details visit Admissions Graduate Petition webpage.

What is the difference between "Graduation" & "Commencement"

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For important updates regarding Commencement and related events,
please check this OFFICIAL Commencement page frequently.