City College Commencement 2025

April 30, 2025 | San Diego Community College District

San Diego City College will hold its commencement ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. 

City College Commencement Info

Commencement FAQ

Student rehearsal

Student rehearsal for commencement is Monday, May 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the A Building Patio. Students should attend to hear key information in preparation for the commencement ceremony. 

To Order Cap & Gown Regalia

Commencement 2025 regalia will be available at the San Diego City Bookstore in person bring your Student ID card or valid picture ID (have SID# ready) to the bookstore to purchase the cap and gown. You can also place an online order, visit the City Bookstore webpage, however, you will need to pay the $10.00 shipping fee. Honor cords and SDCC stoles are available for purchase.

  • Regalia will be $34.95 plus tax once they arrive the last week of April.
Decorate Your Grad Cap

Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Gordon Quad to decorate your cap. Art supplies will be provided. However, if you have something special, feel free to bring it along!

Have You Checked Your Graduation Status?

You may view your graduation status by logging into mySDCCD and going to the My Academics section, located on the left-hand side of your student portal.

Graduation Deadlines

Graduation is not automatic upon completion of requirements.

  • Feb 15, 2025 - Deadline to apply for Graduation for students completing an Associate Degree for Transfer and transferring to a CSU in Fall 2025
  • March 15, 2025 - Deadline to apply for Graduation and ensure that your name appears in the official commencement program.
  • April 30, 2025 - Deadline to apply for Graduation for students completing an associate degree in Spring 2025.
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