Commencement is held at the Ridgefield Amphitheater [directions]
Doors open 5:00 p.m.
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Graduation - Successful completion of your diploma, certificate or degree requirements. Receiving your diploma (diplomas are mailed regardless if you participate in the Commencement ceremony). Please scroll down to apply to receive your diploma.
Commencement - Commencement is the event in which you are recognized for your achievement, this is a celebratory occasion and not required. While we encourage participation it is not required and you will still receive your diploma via mail if you choose not to participate. If you do wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony it is required to sign-up to participate. You may sign-up to participate in the Commencement ceremony from February 27 through April 12, 2024. Late sign-ups will be accepted through May 31, however please note if you sign up after April 12 your name is not guaranteed to be printed in the program due to printing deadlines and cap and gowns will be distributed based on availability.
*Transitional Study, GED and HS+ graduates (Running Start graduates need to submit a graduation application):
Please note you do not need to submit a graduation application, if your are a HS+ graduate please meet with your Pathway Advisor during the term in which you plan to complete your credits before submitting your participation sign-up form, once they confirm your completion you may order your cap and gown If you are a GED graduate please see the "Participate in the Ceremony" section and complete your sign up form..
Apply for graduation online at MyClark@Clark under the Academic Progress Tile on the Student Homepage: https://gateway.ctclink.us/ Visit ctcLink Account Tutorials and scroll down to Apply for Graduation for step-by-step instructions. If you are having difficulties with the online graduation application process, please apply for Graduation by submitting your graduation application form to credeval@clark.edu
Dates of note based on term of completion: Spring 2024 Term Application Submission Window (09/25/2023 - 06/14/2024) Summer 2024 Term Application Submission Window (09/25/2023 - 08/30/2024)
The deadline for signing up to participate in the Commencement ceremony has passed. The initial deadline was April 12 and the extended deadline was June 7. You can still apply for your degree/certificate, which will be mailed to you 8 weeks after the term in which you complete.
3. Go to the Clark College Bookstore website or the Bookstore on campus to pay for your cap and gown, $30 plus tax (Honors regalia will be based on GPA at the end of Winter term and will be supplied in your cap and gown packet if you are eligible for honors, for more information see the link for Honors Regalia).