Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies

Save the Date: Commencement 2026

Thursdsay, June 18, 6:30 p.m. 

Graduates! Did you know applying for graduation and participating in the commencement ceremony are two separate processes?

Graduation - Successful completion of your diploma, certificate or degree requirements. Receiving your diploma (diplomas are mailed regardless if you participate in the Commencement ceremony). Please scroll down to apply to receive your diploma.

Commencement - Commencement is the event in which you are recognized for your achievement, this is a celebratory occasion and not required. While we encourage participation it is not required and you will still receive your diploma via mail if you choose not to participate. If you do wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony it is required to sign-up to participate.  You may sign-up to participate in the Commencement ceremony from February 26 through  April 10, 2026.  Late sign-ups will be accepted through May 29, however please note if you sign up after April 10  your name is not guaranteed to be printed in the program due to printing deadlines and cap and gowns will be distributed based on availability.

Steps to apply for your degree and receive your diploma: 

  1. Apply to graduate* 

    *Transitional Study, GED and HS+ graduates (Running Start graduates need to submit a graduation application):
    Please note you do not need to submit a graduation application, if your are a HS+ graduate please meet with your Pathway Advisor during the term in which you plan to complete your credits before submitting your participation sign-up form, once they confirm your completion you may order your cap and gown If you are a GED graduate please see the "Participate in the Ceremony" section and complete your sign up form.

    Apply for graduation online through your CTCLink Student Homepage.

    Visit ctcLink Account Tutorials and scroll down to: "Apply for Graduation" for step-by-step instructions.

    If you are having difficulties with the online graduation application process, please apply for Graduation by submitting your graduation application form to credeval@clark.edu

    Please allow 2-3 business days for your graduation application to be processed before signing up for the ceremony. 

    Dates of note based on term of completion: 

    Summer 2025 Term Application Submission Window (9/23/2024 - 8/29/2025)

    Fall 2025 Term Application Submission Window (4/6/2025 - 12/5/2025)

    Winter 2026 Term Application Submission Window (9/22/2025 - 3/13/2026)

    Spring 2026 Term Application Submission Window (09/22/2025 - 06/12/2026)

    Summer 2026 Term Application Submission Window (09/22/2025 - 08/28/2026) 

  2. Settle all financial obligations.

  3. Degrees are posted to your Clark transcript at the end of term completed and your requirements are fulfilled.

  4. Whether you participate in the Commencement ceremony or not your diploma will be mailed 8 weeks after the term in which you complete your program (ex: if you complete in Spring your diploma will arrive in the mail mid-August).

Steps to sign-up to participate in the Commencement Ceremony:

  1. Apply for your degree/certificate (follow steps above).
  2. Submit a Cap and Gown order form, the order form will be available to submit February, 26-April 10,  please check back in that timeframe to submit your cap and gown order form.  We do order extras, however, those extras will be on a first come first-serve basis.  Even if you already have a cap and gown please submit a form to confirm your participation so your name will be announced at the ceremony.   
  3. Payment of $34 plus tax for your cap and gown and needs to be paid at the Bookstore for your order to be complete.