Graduation and Commencement

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Graduation is the completion of all degree or certificate requirements. Commencement is the ceremony that takes place in May to celebrate the completion of a degree or certificate.

Mark Your Calendars for JCCC's Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024!

Apply to Graduate

You’re so close! Here are a few steps that need to be completed to ensure you’re set to graduate from JCCC.

Determine if you are eligible to graduate
Apply for graduation (required to get your diploma - does not sign you up for Commencement Ceremony)

View graduation requirements View how to apply

Participate in the Commencement Ceremony

We highly encourage you to participate in JCCC’s Commencement Ceremony, but it is optional. Your family is invited, too!

Starting mid-February, RSVP to attend the Commencement Ceremony
Purchase a regalia package (that includes your cap and gown) and other graduation-related items at the Bookstore
Order graduation announcements
Plan for the big day

Prepare for the Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate Your Achievement!

We’ve prepared several ways for you to celebrate this milestone achievement.

Recommended photo op locations on campus
Social media graphics
Yard signs

Check out ways to celebrate

Graduation and Commencement

Mark Your Calendars for JCCC's Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024!

Apply to Graduate

Participate in the Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate Your Achievement!

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