Graduation

Graduation is not automatic upon completion of requirements.  Students who expect to receive an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement are encouraged to apply for graduation after they have registered for the semester in which they plan to complete the requirements for their certificate or degree program.

Make sure to be aware of the deadline dates for applying to graduate, these deadlines can be found in the Graduation Deadlines page.

When to Apply for Graduation

Associates Degree

Students are encouraged to apply for graduation for an Associate Degree after they have registered for the semester in which they plan to complete the requirements for their degree program. 

ADT (Associates Degree for Transfer)

If you enroll in an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at a California Community College (CCC), you can transfer to a CSU and graduate with only 120 units. There are two kinds of ADT programs: Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T). Visit the California State University (CSU) ADT pages for information including the ADT eVerify information timeline.  

Certificate of Achievement

Students working toward a Certificate of Achievement should apply for graduation after they have registered for the semester in which they plan to complete the requirements for their certificate. 

Applying for Graduation

The application for graduation is an online form, which is completed through your mySDCCD portal.  Need help?  Counselors are available to help you understand the application process.  Contact your campus Counseling Department for assistance.