2026 Commencement Ceremony
CCC's annual commencement ceremony in the spring celebrates the graduates of our GED, Adult High School, and degree and certificate programs.
2026 ceremony details
- This will be an outdoor event and will happen “rain or shine."
- Keep an eye on the weather, dress for the weather.
- Guests/graduates will be walking on uneven surfaces.
- High heels are NOT recommended.
- Ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.; plan for the ceremony to last at least 2.5 hours.
- Students need to arrive by 3:00 p.m.
- Doors open for guest seating at 3:00 p.m.
- Registration for the ceremony is required!
- An email will be sent to all eligible students when registration opens in April. Clackamas Community College has partnered with Tassel for registration and ticketing.
- ADA accommodation information will be collected for graduates and guests at the time of registration
- Cap and gowns are free. Further information will be available when students register for the ceremony.
- Seating is limited at the ceremony location and guest tickets are required for the ceremony.
- Graduates will be allowed 5 guest tickets.
- Graduates do not need a ticket.
- Graduates will request the number of tickets when they register for the ceremony.
- There is no cost to tickets.
- Extra tickets will not be allocated.
- If you need an extra ticket, your friends may request an additional ticket to send to your additional guest if they are not using their 5 allotted for themselves.
- Students do not receive their diploma or certificate at the ceremony.
- An empty diploma cover will be given to you as you walk across the stage.
- If you have not received your diploma or certificate already, it will be mailed to you. If you are spring applicant for graduation, be sure to check your myClackamas email account after the ceremony for when it will be mailed.
Reminders
If you have not applied for graduation yet, you need to complete the Application for Graduation form online through Self-Service to have your degree/certificate awarded officially by the college, even if you do not attend the ceremony. This is the official process for notifying CCC that you are finishing your program. This is separate from registering to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Review the applying for graduation steps to complete this process.
The deadlines to apply for graduation for each term are as follows:
- Spring 2026: May 8, 2026
- Summer 2026: May 8, 2026 in order to make it into the ceremony program
Be respectful and have fun!
- Ensure proper travel time to the college for the ceremony for you and your guests.
- Plan on you and your guests to stay for the entire event to give all graduates their time to shine to celebrate their accomplishments and allow their loved ones to enjoy seeing them walk across the stage.
- Make your dinner reservations for a night of celebration!
Questions?
If you have questions in regards to the Commencement Ceremony, email gradceremony@clackamas.edu.
Graduation announcement and accessories
CCC has partnered with Jostens to help with all your graduation announcement and accessory needs.
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