Graduation is the official awarding of two-year degrees and one-year certificates. This means that you have completed all the necessary credit requirements.
Commencement is the ceremony celebrating the completion of these educational programs.
“Walking” during commencement does not always mean a student has officially graduated. However, students can participate in the ceremony preceding their official completion of credit requirements.
The Graduation Application Process done through your MyCCC Account.
Regalia, the cap and gown worn for the Commencement ceremony can be ordered with this form. Orders are due by May 6th, 2026
2026 Commencement Ceremony
June 12, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Lexington Campus, Patriot Hall
Livestream Option Will Be Available Day of Event
Commencement regalia includes a cap, gown, and tassel, and are available to borrow, care of Associated Student Government or for purchase.
Cap and gown orders are due by Wednesday, May 6th. Please fill out this form and return it to the Bookstore by the deadline.
If borrowing regalia, caps and gowns must be returned after the Commencement ceremony. The tassel is yours to keep. Borrowed caps cannot be decorated.
To order your cap and gown, please fill out the form and email it to bookstoreclerk@clatsopcc.edu. You can pay by phone (503) 338-2447 or at the Bookstore from 9-4pm via check or credit card..
Regalia may be picked up at the College Bookstore located in Columbia Hall or on the day of Commencement. Notifications will be announced when regalia is available for pickup.
- There is limited parking please encourage ride sharing.
- Designated disabilities parking is on Lexington alongside Columbia Hall or in the back parking lot behind Columbia Hall.
- Seating will be on bleachers, feel free to bring a cushion.
- No large backpacks/book bags allowed in the gym. Diaper bags are OK.
- The Patriot Hall gymnasium prohibits confetti, balloons, silly string, glitter, and firearms. DO NOT bring any of these items.
- Food and drink are banned in the gymnasium, you can bring bottled water.
All accommodation requests for graduation should be directed to Faith Forster, CCC Student Access Services Coordinator. Students, family members and community members are to contact Faith to request coordination of accommodation needs such as: parking close to the venue, accessible seating, use of assistive listening devices (sound amplification), captioning, American Sign Language interpretation, or other modifications that may be needed to ensure equitable access to the event. Requests may be made by contacting Faith Forster by phone at 503-338-2313 or via TTY: Oregon Relay dial 711; via email: fforster@clatsopcc.edu; or in-person at CCC Columbia Hall, Room 111.