Commencement
What is the difference between graduation and commencement?
Graduation is an awarding of a certificate or degree once a student has satisfied all certificate or degree requirements as verified by the Admissions & Records Office.
Commencement is a ceremony that allows students, family and friends to celebrate in the student's academic accomplishments. Participation in the ceremony does not mean the student has graduated and students do not receive their certificate or diploma that day.
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Commencement Ceremony
If you are graduating in the current academic year (fall, winter, spring or summer term), you are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please be sure to submit your Application for Certificate/Degree.
- All communication regarding the commencement ceremony will be sent to your COCC email account starting in April.
- Caps, gowns, and announcements may be ordered through the COCC bookstore starting May 1. All items must be picked up by June 1.
- Certificates and diplomas are not available at the commencement ceremony and will be awarded and mailed according to normal graduation procedures.
2012-13 Commencement Ceremony Details
Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2013
Time: 10:00am
Location: COCC Campus - Mazama Field
No tickets are needed for guests
Mandatory Rehearsal is Friday, June 14th at 3:30pm
In advance of College events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability, contact Joe Viola: 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact Annie Walker: 541-383-7743.