The City Colleges of Chicago 2024 Commencement Ceremonies for Associate Degree Earners will take place on:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Wintrust Arena
The ceremonies will also be livestreamed at www.ccc.edu/graduation. Continue to check this site for additional details about graduation and related activities.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When and where is graduation?
- City Colleges’ 2024 Commencement Ceremonies for Associate Degree Earners will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.
Who is recognized at commencement?
- City Colleges students who have earned an associate degree during the Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 semesters or who are expected to complete their associate degree during the Spring 2024 term will be recognized at the 2024 commencement ceremonies.
How do I know if I’m eligible to graduate?
- If you completed your degree in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023:
- Log in to the student portal at my.ccc.edu with your CCC username and password. Then, go to: Academic Progress > Expected Graduation Term. To participate in commencement on May 4, your status in an associate degree program must be “Completed Program” for Summer 2023 or Fall 2023.
- *Please note: If you expect to graduate in Fall 2023, you may not see “Completed” until mid-January 2024 (after Fall degrees have been awarded).
- If you expect to complete your degree in Spring 2024:
- Log in to the student portal at my.ccc.edu with your CCC username and password. Then, go to: Academic Progress > Application for Graduation. To participate in commencement on May 4, your status in an associate degree program must be “Conditional Approval” for Spring 2024.
Do guests need a ticket to attend graduation? How can I get tickets?
- Each graduate is allotted a certain number of guest tickets, and guests are required to show a ticket to enter Wintrust Arena. Graduates will pick up tickets for their guests at their college prior to graduation. Additional details will be shared closer to graduation.
Will there be a livestream?
- The ceremony will be livestreamed at www.ccc.edu/graduation.
How long is the ceremony?
- Each ceremony is expected to last approximately two to 2.5 hours.
Will there be a livestream?
- The ceremony will be livestreamed at www.ccc.edu/graduation.
When will I receive my diploma?
- Only diploma covers will be issued during the ceremony on May 4. For this reason, the conferring of degrees at the ceremony is provisional, pending verification that degree requirements have all been met. Students who graduated in the Summer or Fall semester should have received their diploma by mail. Log in to parchment.com to claim your digital diploma if you have not already done so.
- Students who will graduate at the end of the Spring semester will receive information regarding their final graduation audit and possible degree conferral via their student email. Students can expect to receive additional messaging in late June notifying you to log in to parchment.com to verify your mailing address and claim your digital diploma. You will have 72 hours from the time you receive the email to confirm your address, or it will be mailed to the address we have on file.
How can I request accessible accommodations?
- Graduates and guests with disabilities can request accommodations by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/N74gvbktbu
- Someone from City Colleges will be in touch with you after the request is received. If you made a request and did not receive a response, email commencement@ccc.edu and accessservices@ccc.edu.
Can I request that my preferred name is used instead of my legal name at graduation?
- Yes, however, your college’s registrar must have a record of your preferred name by March 18 in order to have your preferred name announced during the ceremony and used in the official graduation program. You will need to fill out this form, which is available at the Registrar’s Office. Then, you must select that you would like to use your preferred name when you register for graduation in MarchingOrder. Please note that your legal name will still be displayed on your diploma.
If I purchased a cap and gown from Jostens last year, do I need to purchase regalia again?
- No, however, you must reach out to your college’s registrar to confirm that you have already purchased a cap and gown from Jostens.