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Graduation and Commencement

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 23, 2025!

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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)

Review graduation requirements Learn how to apply

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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

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Celebrate Your Achievement! 

We're preparing several ways for you to celebrate this milestone achievement. We'll have awesome tools and fun stuff for you by April 15!

  • Recommended photo op locations on campus
  • Social media graphics