Graduation Applications
Students who expect to complete their degree or certificate requirements and be eligible for graduation at the end of a semester must apply for graduation the semester before graduation is anticipated. This early application allows CCA’s Credentials Evaluator to review their records and ensure that students register for the appropriate courses in their final semester. Application deadlines are shown below:
Planning to graduate
at the end of: |
Application Priority Deadline*: |
Final Submission Deadline**: |
| Spring |
December 1 |
April 1 |
| Summer |
April 1 |
July 1 |
| Fall |
July 1 |
November 1 |
* - Applications submitted by the Priority Deadline will be reviewed before the start of your final semester. CCA will contact you to advise you of any changes required to your final semester schedule to ensure completion of all graduation requirements in the application term.
** - Applications received by the Final Submission Deadline will ensure that you are included in the commencement ceremony program and your application will be processed in the order received.
Applications received after the Final Submission Deadline will be processed with the next semester's graduating class. Spring applications received after the Final Submission Deadline will not be included in the commencement ceremony program.
The Graduation Application is available on the Student Tab of MyCCA in the "Steps to Graduate" section. Prior to the graduation application deadline, students should do the following:
- Verify that they are currently in the correct degree or certificate program
- Review their Degree Works audit to ensure that they have registered for the appropriate final semester courses
- Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss any questions or concerns about final semester courses
- Complete the Application for Graduation
Applications received after the deadline may not be evaluated prior to the start of one’s final semester and could result in omission from the official program at the commencement ceremony.