Graduation



Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Commencement is on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. outdoors on campus.

Your name will be announced as you walk across the stage to receive your diploma tube. You will also have your photo taken during the ceremony which will be available after graduation.

Steps to Participate

Students who anticipate meeting degree and/or certificate requirements by the end of a term need to submit a degree application for the degree in Self-Service by the stated deadline for that term. Failure to apply before the final deadline will delay the granting of the degree/certificate to the end of the next term.

To be eligible to participate in commencement, complete the steps below. Any deadlines listed below are subject to change – check your SCCCD student email regularly for important notifications.

Associate Degrees are not granted automatically when students complete the requirements

How to Participate

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Deadlines to Submit Graduation Application

SEMESTER OF COMPLETION GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fall 2025

November 1st

Spring 2025

April 1st

Note: Students that apply for degree/certificate completion after April 1 will be considered as Summer 2025 completion. These applicants will still be invited to the Spring 2025 commencement ceremony.

Summer 2025

July 1st

2025 End of Year Events & Commencement Ceremonies

2025 End of Year Events & Commencement Ceremonies (as of March 28)
Event Date/Time Location Contact
Fresno State Transfer Ceremony Wednesday, April 30
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Outside Quad Area Tasha Hutchings
Veterans Resource Center End of Year Celebration Thursday, May 1
12 p.m.
Veterans Resource Center Natalie Minas
Black & African American Student Engagement Thursday, May 8
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
AC3-101 Sasha Fisher
Clarke-Lauren Richard
Athletics End of the Year Celebration Wednesday, May 7
6 p.m.
Fort Washington Country Club
10272 N. Millbrook
Fresno, CA 93730
James Sewell
Student Art & Music Open House Thursday, May 15
5 p.m.
Art Gallery/AC1-Lobby, AC1-150,
Art Studios Upstairs in AC1, Music in AC1,
Rooms 106-108
Dawn Hart
LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Cord Pick-Up Party Friday, May 16
1 – 2 p.m.
Clovis Community College Diane Schoenburg
Latino Graduation Ceremony (LFSA) Monday, May 19
6 p.m.
Clovis Community College
(Outdoors)
Latino Faculty & Staff Association
EOPS/TRIO/CalWORKS Graduation Celebration Tuesday, May 20
2 – 7 p.m.
Herndon Campus, Room 308 Dr. Gurpreet Bhogal
Early Childhood Education Graduation Celebration Tuesday, May 20
6 p.m.
Child Development Center Monica Marquez
Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning Ceremony Wednesday, May 21
6 p.m.
AC1-150 Erin Dolin
Leon S. Peters Honors Program Transfer Scholarship Ceremony Thursday, May 22
6 p.m.
AC1-150 Omar Ruiz
Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 23
6 p.m.
Clovis Community College
(Corner of Willow & International)
Gurdeep Hébert
Emilee Slater
Maricarmen Figueroa

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Guests - Planning Your Visit

 

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Where To Go

Our commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at Clovis Community College on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the main campus located at 10309 N. Willow Ave., Fresno, CA., 93730 on the grass area at the corner of Willow Ave. and International Ave.

Directions to campus Commencement campus map

 

Commencement Guest Information

  • Parking is free for guests in any of the CCC lots off International Ave and our newest parking lot on Chestnut Ave. The parking lots off of Willow and Behymer are also for guests but will close at 5:15pm.
  • If you are parking in the lots located along International or Chestnut Ave. please walk on the sidewalks along International Ave. to avoid walking through passenger drop-offs.
  • Families with guests who cannot walk long distances can utilize our passenger drop-off locations in the roundabouts indicated on the map. Carts will be available to shuttle passengers from the drop-off locations to the ceremony drop-off location.

  • Tickets are NOT required and guest seating is first-come, first-served.
  • IMPORTANT: Temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s. Please note that the ceremony is in a grassy location without shade. We ask that you please plan accordingly. Water will be available while supplies last. Guests are encouraged to bring water or any other non-alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated. Free water will be available along with other food and beverages for sale.
  • In addition to the seating area for guests, there is also a large grass area if guests wish to bring their own chairs and umbrellas.
  • Shade umbrellas, balloons, and signage cannot block the view of other guests. We ask that you please lower umbrellas, balloons, and signage at the beginning of the ceremony. No canopies will be allowed.
  • There will be no pets allowed at the graduation site with the exception of emotional support or service animals.

  • There will be a section designated for guests with wheelchairs. We recommend families arrive early to ensure guests with limited mobility can be accommodated.
  • Live ASL interpreters will appear on our screens.
  • The ceremony will be livestreamed in room AC2-178 and AC2-179 for individuals who attend in person but wish to stay out of the heat.

  • Guests will not be permitted to approach the stage or graduate seating area to take pictures/video.
  • The official posed photo will be available for purchase from Larson Brothers Photography.
  • Several photograph areas will be set up around the event site to celebrate following the ceremony.

  • The ceremony will be livestreamed in room AC2-178 and 179 for those wanting to watch from indoors.
  • For those who wish to watch the ceremony at home, the ceremony will be livestreamed online on Facebook and Youtube

  • Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Crush Café from 5:00-9:00 PM. Food trucks will also be on campus offering treats and small bites.
  • Gifts and flowers can be purchased under the canopy located near the library.

Clovis Community College is proud to celebrate the Class of 24 at our outdoor commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17th at 6:00pm! Join us virtually via our livestream links.

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