Commencement

updated: 03/25/24

Don't forget to continue visiting THIS OFFICIAL Commencement page periodically so you do not miss any information for the 2024 Commencement ceremony.


SAVE THE DATES:

The 66th Annual Commencement Ceremony will be held on
Friday, May 17, 2024
6:00 PM | Falcon Stadium
Gates open at 4:00 PM

Email communication, for those students who have submitted their petitions, will begin in April.


 Grad Fair 2024
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 10 am-5 pm 
Location: Student Center

More information on the Grad Fair

*NEW* Commencement Information Sessions

We don't want you to miss any information regarding the big day, so sign up to attend one of the Zoom info sessions!

Registration is required.

Zoom Session #1:
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 5-6pm 
Register to attend Session 1

Zoom Session #2:
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 12-1pm
Register to attend Session 2

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if you plan to graduate during the 2023-2024 school year...
Yyou MUST submit a Graduate Petition form to graduate from Cerritos College.

Those who are cleared to graduate by Admissions will receive email communication during mid-Spring 2024 semester to participate in the Commencement ceremony in May 2024. 

Graduation Petition Timelines You Need to Know:

  • Fall 2023 Graduation Petition Period: 08/14/2023 - 11/03/2023
  • Spring 2024 Graduation Petition Period:  01/08/2024 - 03/22/2024
  • Summer 2024 Graduation Petition Period:05/20/2024 - 07/12/2024

 

To participate in the Commencement Ceremony and have your name printed in the 2024 ceremony program booklet, petitions must be received by the Admissions office by 03/22/2024.

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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2023 Diplomas & Certificates

You will be notified by the Office of Admissions and Records when your diploma or certificate is available. Please make sure that your contact & mailing information is correct and up-to-date.

  

Quick Links: Past Ceremonies

 

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