Featured Emails and Announcements

To: All graduates

Date: April 19, 2023

Subject: Check out your GradFest schedule!

Dear student,

Graduation day is just around the corner, and we’re ready to celebrate your time at City Colleges.

During the week of May 1st, join us for GradFest at your college. GradFest is where you will:

• Pick up your cap, gown, and tickets (if you are participating in the in-person commencement ceremony),
• Get your graduation photos taken by a professional, and
• Take part in other exiting events on campus.

Learn More

Click here or on the button above to check out your college’s GradFest schedule.

Graduates participating in the in-person ceremony will each receive eight (8) tickets for their guests and one ticket for themselves. If you are unable to pick up your cap, gown, and tickets during the designated windows, you must contact your college’s registrar to make an alternative plan.

As a reminder, City Colleges will host two ceremonies at Wintrust Arena on May 6. The morning ceremony—celebrating graduates from Harold Washington College, Truman College, Olive-Harvey College, and Daley College—begins at 10:00 a.m. Graduates should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. The afternoon ceremony—celebrating graduates from Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, and Wright College—begins at 3:30 p.m. Graduates should arrive no later than 3:00 p.m.

To learn more, visit www.ccc.edu/graduation or email commencement@ccc.edu.

See you at GradFest!

City Colleges of Chicago

To: All students, faculty, staff, and graduates

Date: April 17, 2023

Subject: Meet City Colleges’ 2023 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Dear City Colleges community,

As we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our Class of 2023 associate degree earners, City Colleges of Chicago is proud to recognize a special group of graduates—a valedictorian and salutatorian from each of our seven colleges.

Some are parents, some are immigrants, and some are Star Scholarship recipients. Some are transferring to four-year schools, and some are heading straight into the workforce. While each has a unique story and experience, all of this year’s valedictorians and salutatorians exemplify academic excellence, determination, and perseverance.

Please join us in recognizing the valedictorians and salutatorians named below. You can also learn more about their journeys here.

Harold Washington College

• Valedictorian: Jamiyah Lee
• Salutatorian: Esmeralda Cirilo

Harry S Truman College

• Valedictorian: Jelena Trkuljic
• Salutatorian: Selina Badu

Kennedy-King College

• Valedictorian: Ryan Morgia
• Salutatorian: Mary (Cate) Huguelet

Malcolm X College

• Valedictorian: Kelsey McHugh
• Salutatorian: Chonlatorn Beveridge

Olive-Harvey College

• Valedictorian: Stephanie Meeks
• Salutatorian: Kadi Channell

Richard J. Daley College

• Valedictorian: Christina Bernabe
• Salutatorian: Olga Sanchez

Wilbur Wright College

• Valedictorian: Selvin Tobar
• Salutatorian: Liam Smith

Congratulations again to these outstanding scholars and all of our City Colleges graduates! To learn more about this year’s Commencement Ceremony, visit www.ccc.edu/graduation.

Sincerely,

City Colleges of Chicago

To: All graduates

Date: March 9, 2023

Subject: 2 weeks left to order your cap & gown

Dear student,

Graduation is just 58 days away! Until then, we want to remind you about a few ways to prepare for the big day.

Please note: the deadline to complete the steps below is Thursday, March 23, 2023.

• Order your cap, gown, and tassel from Jostens to participate in the in-person ceremony. Remember, your graduation attire must match the college you are graduating from. You only need to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel to participate in the in-person ceremony. Any other attire/extras are optional, and all purchases are non-refundable.

Place Order

• Share your “Proud to Be Class of ‘23” story for the chance to be featured in our graduation video, on social media, and more.

Share Story

To stay up to date as additional information about commencement is released, please continue to check your email and visit www.ccc.edu/graduation. You can also email commencement@ccc.edu if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

City Colleges of Chicago

To: All graduates

Date: March 2, 2023

Subject: Order your cap & gown for graduation!

Dear student,

City Colleges of Chicago is getting ready to celebrate you and your fellow graduates on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Wintrust Arena. In the meantime, we’ve started a checklist to help you prepare for commencement.

First up: ordering your graduation attire. To participate in the in-person ceremony, you must order a cap, gown, and tassel from Jostens by Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Please note that your graduation attire must match the college you are graduating from. Click on the button below to start your order, and double check that you are in your college’s unique ordering page before checking out.

Place Order

Remember, you only need to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel to participate in the in-person ceremony. Any other attire/extras are optional, and all purchases are non-refundable.

Once you’re done, share your “Proud to Be Class of ‘23” story for the chance to be featured in our graduation video, on social media, and more.

Share Story

To stay up to date as additional information about commencement is released, please continue to check your email and visit www.ccc.edu/graduation. You can also email commencement@ccc.edu if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

City Colleges of Chicago

To: Spring 2023 conditionally approved associate degree earners

Date: March 1, 2023

Subject: Congratulations! You’re invited to Graduation 2023.

Dear student,

Congratulations! You are conditionally approved to graduate from City Colleges of Chicago this spring. That means, as long as you stay enrolled in your current classes and pass them at the end of the semester, you will earn your associate degree this spring.

As a soon-to-be associate degree earner, we’re excited to invite you to participate in City Colleges’ 2023 Commencement Ceremony on May 6 at the Wintrust Arena.

Soon, you will receive additional details about the steps you need to take prior to graduation, like ordering your cap and gown. Most importantly, you must remain conditionally approved (stay enrolled in your spring classes) through March 17 to remain eligible to participate. 

To stay up to date as additional information about commencement is released, please continue to check your email and visit www.ccc.edu/graduation. You can also email commencement@ccc.edu if you have any questions.

We can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments soon.

Sincerely,
City Colleges of Chicago

To: Summer 2022 associate degree earners

Date: December 14, 2022

Subject: Save the Date: Graduation 2023

Dear student,

Just a few months ago, you marked a major milestone by earning your associate degree from City Colleges of Chicago. To add to the celebration, just a few months from now, you’ll have the opportunity to walk across the graduation stage with your fellow Class of 2023 graduates.

As a summer ‘22 associate degree earner, you’re invited to participate in City Colleges’ 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Wintrust Arena. Save the date now because graduation is officially taking place on:

Saturday, May 6, 2023

We look forward to sharing additional details in the months to come, including a detailed checklist to help you prepare for graduation and other exciting opportunities to participate in the ceremony.

Please continue to check your email to stay up to date as information is released!

Sincerely,

City Colleges of Chicago

To: All students, faculty, and staff

Date: December 14, 2022

Subject: Save the Date: Graduation 2023

Dear City Colleges community,

Mark your calendars—143 days from now, we’re returning to the Wintrust Arena to celebrate City Colleges of Chicago associate degree earners!

Our 2023 Commencement Ceremonies are officially set to take place on:

Saturday, May 6, 2023

In the months to come, we look forward to sharing additional details about the ceremonies, including a detailed checklist to help graduates prepare, volunteer opportunities for faculty and staff, and other ways to celebrate the Class of 2023.

Most of all, we can’t wait to watch City Colleges graduates of all ages and backgrounds, and from every corner of the city, walk across the stage and towards their next steps.

Sincerely,

City Colleges of Chicago