2025 Commencement Ceremony
CCC's annual commencement ceremony in the spring celebrates the graduates of our GED, Adult High School, and degree and certificate programs.
2025 ceremony details
The ceremony will be open to all summer 2024, fall 2024, winter 2025 GED, Adult High School, college degree/certificate graduates and spring 2025 applicants for graduation, as well as any student who plans to graduate in summer of 2025.
Weather: This will be an outdoor event and will happen "rain or shine."
- Keep an eye on the weather and dress for the weather.
- Guests and graduates will be walking on uneven surfaces. High heels are not recommended.
Time: The ceremony begins promptly at 4 p.m. Plan for the ceremony to last at least 2.5 hours.
- Students need to arrive by 3 p.m.
- Doors open for guest seating at 3 p.m.
Registration: Registration for the ceremony is required!
- Registration is open for the Commencement Ceremony! An email has been sent to all eligible students. You need to create a Tassel account to register from the email sent. Clackamas Community College has partnered with Tassel for registration and ticketing.
- Registration for the ceremony ends May 30 at 5 p.m.
Accommodations: ADA accommodation information will be collected for graduates and guests at the time of registration.
Seating and ticketing: Seating is limited at the ceremony location and guest tickets are required for the ceremony.
- Graduates will be allowed five guests tickets. Children under 1 year old do not need a ticket.
- Graduates do not need a ticket.
- Graduates will request the number of tickets when they register for the ceremony.
- Tickets are electronic. Graduates are responsible for giving their guests their tickets. Screen shots of tickets will not be accepted.
- There is no cost for tickets.
- Extra tickets will not be allocated.
- If you need an extra ticket, your friends can request one for your additional guest if they will not use their five tickets.
Recognition Cords
- Honor cords: Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 of higher through winter 2025 or the last completed term will be notated in the ceremony program and given a gold honor cord to wear at the ceremony. Students can check their cumulative GPA through Self Service under Unofficial Transcript.
- Phi Theta Kappa students: Stoles can be ordered at PTK's website. For all PTK member questions, email phitk@clackamas.edu.
- Delta Alpha Pi students: Blue and Gold honor cords for active members can be picked by contacting Shanna Schacher at shanna.schacher@clackamas.edu.
- Veterans cord: Verified student veterans are eligible to receive the veterans cord. Veterans with questions about verified status or who need to pick up their cord can email vetinfo@clackamas.edu.
- Disability Cords: Cords are available honoring DRC students. For questions or to pick up your cord, contact drc@clackamas.edu
Additional details:
- Caps and gowns are free. Cap and gown information is available when graduates register.
- 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 student email account in myClackamas 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.
Be respectful and have fun!
- Ensure proper travel time to the college for the ceremony for you and your guests.
- Plan on staying 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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