How to Apply for Graduation
Summary:
Description: This guide walks you through the steps to apply for graduation. If students have questions if they are eligible for graduation, please contact your counseling office to speak with a Counselor.
Prerequisites: Students must meet degree and/or certificate requirements, have all official transcripts on file (if applicable) and have an active student record.
Instructions:
Log into your mySDCCD account using your ID and password. Click “Sign In”.
On the main navigation page, click on the “College Student Dashboard” tile.
To access the graduation application, you can either navigate from the left-side menu “My Academics” → “Apply for Graduation”
Or click on “Apply for Graduation” in the “My Success Path” pagelet:
Click “Apply for Graduation” for the desired major to proceed to the application for that major.
From here you will need to pick the major that you wish to apply for graduation:
Check the box next to the degree/certificate program you wish to apply to graduate for.
Select the Expected Graduation Term (aka what term are you applying to graduate for).
Indicate if this is a change of major or GE pattern from a previous application.
Please read the Graduation Instructions carefully for important deadlines and requirements. ALL official transcripts must be on file prior to submitting for graduation.
If you are currently enrolled in classes at another college outside the district, please indicate what class, college and term in the “Comments” box.
(e.g. MATH 120 at Grossmont College for Fall 2025)
Click on "Continue" when done.
Complete the demographic information for Military Status and click “Continue”.
Select the name you would like to appear on your award: Primary or Preferred, then click “Continue”.
Verify the details are accurate on the application and press “Submit Application”.
To view the status of you graduation application, go to the “My Academics” and click on “View Graduation Status”
End of guide.