Graduation
At CCC, we believe keeping an eye on the future is the best way to stay focused on your goals. When it comes to graduating, the team in Graduation Services can help you stay on track to complete your degree. CCC also hosts two graduation ceremonies in June: one for our GED and Adult High School completers and one for our degree and certificate students. Complete the simple steps below to get to your finish line.
GED graduates: Skip to Step 2
Steps for Graduation
It is strongly recommended that students submit a Petition for Graduation two terms from their anticipated term of completion. (For example, spring term graduates should apply during fall term). CCC does accept Petitions for Graduation up until the sixth week of each term to graduate during the current term.
Students can petition for graduation online in Self-Service. Use the Graduation Overview module to submit the form, or download the Petition for Graduation form and turn it in to Graduation Services. After you submit your Petition for Graduation, Graduation Services will be in touch with you via your @student.clackamas.edu email address with more information.
Contact gradservices@clackamas.edu if your program of study needs to be updated or you have any questions about petitioning to graduate.
If you want to waive or substitute a course for a program requirement, please work with the Department Chair of that program to submit a Request to Waive or Substitute Course form.
It's almost that time of year again! Graduation is an exciting time to celebrate your successes.
There are always a lot of friends and family who come to cheer on the students, so we offer two ceremonies - one for students who have earned their certificate or degree, and another one for students who have earned their GEDs or adult high school diplomas.
For parking information, visit our Transportation page. Carpooling is HIGHLY recommended!
2018 GED/Adult High School Graduation Ceremony
7 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018
Randall Gym
19600 Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
- GED/AHS Graduate Registration
- GED/AHS Graduation instructions
- Guest tickets are NOT required to attend the GED/Adult High School Graduation ceremony
2018 Commencement Ceremony
7 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2018
Randall Gym - Guest tickets required
19600 Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
Overflow seating available for guests without tickets in McLoughlin Auditorium, Gregory Forum, and Osterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Center.
Seating in Randall Hall is limited, and guest tickets are required for the ceremony. Graduates who register for the ceremony by May 18 will be guaranteed up to four guest tickets. Graduates who register AFTER the May 18 deadline can request no more than two guest tickets each.
ADA Accommodation Information
- ASL interpretation will be available at the rehearsal and ceremony
- Extra ADA parking will be available on campus
- For graduate and guest accommodation needs, contact the Disability Resource Center by at 503-594-6357 or drc@clackamas.edu.
Custom Announcements
Want to purchase customized announcements to send to your family? Those can be ordered directly through Jostens, Inc.
Is there a staff or faculty member at CCC who really helped you along your journey? Write them a thank you message and we'll pass it along!
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation is when a student is awarded a certificate or degree once they have satisfied all certificate or degree requirements as verified by the Graduation Services Office. After the verification process, the certificate or diploma is printed, mailed and posted to the student's CCC record. The mailing and posting process for certificates and diplomas usually takes 6 to 8 weeks after term grades are recorded.
Commencement is a ceremony that allows students, family and friends to celebrate in the student's academic accomplishments. Participation in the ceremony does not mean the student has graduated and students do not receive their certificates or diplomas at the ceremony.
CONTACT
Graduation Services
Community Center 124
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony