Commencement

One of the most memorable moments in your life will be receiving your associate’s degree or certificate from Delta College. We celebrate our graduates with a special commencement ceremony. Graduates from the spring/summer semesters and those expecting to finish program requirements in the fall semester are invited to attend the fall ceremony in December. Students expecting to finish program requirements in the winter semester are invited to attend the winter ceremony in April. 

Students graduating in spring/summer 2026 and expecting to finish program requirements in fall 2026 will be invited to participate in the fall ceremony on December 11, 2026.

Apply for graduation

Before you can graduate, you must make sure all graduation requirements are met and complete/submit a graduation application.

• • Any questions pertaining to the completion of the Graduation Application may be directed to a student success advisor.

  • Complete the application filling out the Graduation Application and submitting it electronically (all information must be completed). Incomplete/inaccurate applications will be returned to you, resulting in possible delays in processing/awarding your degree.

Caps and gowns

The Delta College Bookstore serves as the distribution agent for commencement apparel and announcements. Delta College graduates will wear environmentally friendly caps and gowns produced of dark green Renew Fabric, which is made from post-consumer plastic bottles. Approximately 27 recycled plastic bottles are used to create one standard size gown.

Commencement apparel and announcements will be available for purchase in the Bookstore approximately 1 month prior to the ceremony.

If you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa and interested in a Phi Theta Kappa stole, cords and/or tassel for commencement, you may order graduation accessories from ptk.org. Most orders take two weeks to arrive so please plan accordingly.

Commencement ceremony

The fall ceremony is schedule for Friday, December 11 at 6pm.

Questions about the commencement ceremony should be directed to commencement@delta.edu. 

Questions about graduation applications should be directed to registration@delta.edu. 

Tickets

Tickets are sent to students attending the ceremony using the Eventbrite platform, and ticket emails will come from Eventbrite directly. Students can download and print or forward tickets through that platform. 

Guest ticket info

Please note that guests entering the gym must have a ticket or the QR code on their phone to be admitted (a screenshot will work). Children under the age of 2 will not need a ticket for entry. 

Mobility friendly/wheelchair accessible seating 

Mobility friendly and wheelchair/walker accessible seating is available but requires a special ticket. Please note that these seating areas are extremely limited and are first-come, first served. There will be attendants in the gym the evening of the ceremony to assist with these seating areas.

Additional seating information

Additional seating is available in G160 (Lecture Theater) and Founder’s Hall (outside the Library).

Gym closes to guest entries 15 minutes prior to ceremony

Please note that the doors to the gym will close at 5:45pm sharp on Friday. Guests will not be allowed to enter or re-enter until after the National Anthem has been performed.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the ceremony or have trouble accessing, downloading or printing your tickets, please reach out as soon as possible using the contact info on the left side of the screen.

Diplomas and transcripts

Diplomas and/or certificates are not distributed at the Commencement ceremony. Diplomas for graduates usually arrive within four weeks after degree completion and are mailed to the address on file. Only students who have submitted an application for graduation with the Registrar’s Office can expect a diploma or certificate. A complimentary graduate copy transcript will be included with your diploma/certificate. Additional or official transcripts can be ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse.