After completing the Petition for your Degree/Certificate, students who are eligible to graduate will receive an email invitation to participate in Commencement. The email will be sent from Student Life and Leadership to your my.smccd student email account and will contain information and steps to participate.

Graduate To-Do List:

  1. Make an appointment to see your counselor by April 5, 2024 to complete a petition for graduation.

    You must see a counselor and complete a graduation petition in order to graduate.

  2. If you are eligible for graduation, you will receive an email from the Student Life team to confirm walking in Commencement.

  3. Purchase regalia from the Bookstore.

  4. Invite your guests! A calendar event link will be provided for easy sharing.

  5. As the date approaches, check our website for information on Grad Festivities.

Any questions?