Graduation Information

Apply and Check Graduation Requirements

Minimum Application Criteria

Must be enrolled for all remaining coursework

  • Degree programs - 42 credits or more and a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Certificate programs - 7 credits or more and a GPA of 2.0 or higher

How to apply for graduation or check your graduation application status.

  • Log into MyCCP, select Student tab, go to the left column and and choose "Graduation" section, click apply to graduate.
  • Review your "MyDegree Path" for outstanding program requirements.

Graduation Application Deadlines for Commencement Participation

  • March 31, 2025 is the graduation application deadline to ensure your name will appear in the commencement program and participation in the commencement ceremony.

Speak to an Advisor or Counselor

You can also speak to an advisor or counselor to check your graduation eligibility:

Graduation vs Commencement

Graduation occurs when a student has completed all degree and/or certificate requirements. Students must complete and submit an official online graduation application. The Records Evaluation Team will evaluate applications to determine eligibility and confer degrees and certificates appropriately. Note: Once your record is evaluated, please contact before making any changes to your current enrollment.

Commencement is a ceremony held once a year that honors students who have or will soon complete all degree and certificate program requirements. Participating in Commencement does not signify that a degree or certificate has been conferred.

  • Degrees and certificates are evaluated starting at the end of each semester: December for the Fall semester, January for the Winter semester, May for the Spring semester, and August for the Summer semester. Note: Degree and/or certificate requirements completed within an accelerated term will be conferred at the end of the semester as indicated above.
  • Conferred degrees and/or certificates will display academic transcripts.
  • The Commencement Ceremony is held once annually in May. Degrees and certificates are conferred 4-6 weeks after final grades are posted, then printed and mailed.