Graduation

2024 Commecement is Completed, see highlights of the event here.

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Commencement is on Friday, May 17, 2024, 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

Deadlines to Submit Graduation Application
SEMESTER OF COMPLETION	GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE	DEGREE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED & POSTED TO TRANSCRIPT
Fall 2023	October 1^st	January
Spring 2024	March 1^st Note: Students that apply for degree/certificate completion after March 1 will be considered as Summer 2024 completion. These applicants will still be invited to the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony.	June
Summer 2024	July 1^st	August

Commencement Ceremonies and Events

Fresno State Transfer Ceremony

Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: AC1-150
Contact: Tasha Hutchings

Veterans Resource Center End of Year Celebration

Date & Time: Monday, April 29th, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., photos: 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans Resource Center
Contact: Natalie Minas

African American Success Initiative

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., photos: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Herndon Campus Building B, Room 308
Contact: Clarke-Lauren Richard

Athletics End of the Year Celebration

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 8th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Washington Country Club
Contact: James Sewell

Student Art & Music Open House

Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: AC1, Rooms 106, 108, 218, 245, 241, 237
Contact: Dawn Hart

LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Graduation Ceremony & Cord Pick-Up Party

Date & Time: Friday, May 10th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: AC2-276
Questions or to RSVP: Kirtley King

EOPS/TRIO/CalWORKS: Photo Event with Family Members

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14th, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Herndon Campus Building B, Room 308
Contact: Kimra Garcia

Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning Ceremony

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: AC1-150
Contact: Erin Dolin

Early Childhood Education Graduation Celebration

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Child Development Lab School
Contact: Emily Kemble

Leon S. Peters Honors Program/Transfer Scholarship Ceremony

Date & Time: Thursday, May 16th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: AC1-150
Contact: Omar Ruiz

Commencement Ceremony

Date & Time: Friday, May 17th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Main Campus, front corner of International & Willow

collage of student graduates

We want to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience. If you need any assistance, please utilize these resources:

Questions about your degree:

CCC Evaluations in the Admissions & Records Office, 559-325-5200 or cccevaluations@cloviscollege.edu

Registering for the ceremony or general questions:

Student Activities Office, 559-325-5235 or celebrate@cloviscollege.edu.

For accommodations:

If you have a physical disability that you feel may make it difficult to participate, please note that in the accommodations portion of the RSVP. You may also contact the Student Activities Office at 559-325-5235 or celebrate@cloviscollege.edu for assistance. Students should RSVP and/or contact the Student Activities Office by May 6th to ensure the appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you have questions about accommodations for a family or friend attending the ceremony, please contact the Student Activities Office at 559-325-5235 or celebrate@cloviscollege.edu.

Guests - Planning Your Visit

Where To Go

Our commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at Clovis Community College on Friday, May 17, 2024, 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

Commencement Parking 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.

Entry

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.

Guest Accommodations

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.

Photographs

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.

Livestreaming

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 Gifts

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.