Associate Degree Graduates

Eligibility

Who is eligible to participate?
Commencement is for Cañada College students who have completed their course work for an A.A., A.S. Degree or Certificate during Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. You must have completed the petitioned for graduation. If you are not sure about the status of your petition visit the Admission and Records office.

RSVP and Tickets

Do graduates need to RSVP to participate in Commencement?
Yes, students who plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony need to submit their electronic RSVP form. RSVPs will be taken until 5:00pm on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Where can I buy my cap, gown, and tassel and how much will it cost?
Beginning the second week in May, graduates can purchase the complete academic attire (cap, gown, tassel). These items will be available in the Cañada College Bookstore. The combined cost of the academic attire is approximately $50 plus tax. 

Are tickets required to attend Commencement?
Tickets are not required.

 

Graduation Regalia and Sashes

How do I know if I qualify to rent or purchase sashes? 
Sashes are based on GPA. If you have a 3.30 and above you qualify to rent or purchase the sashes. You can check your GPA in WebSmart under Student Services/Student Record/Request Unofficial Transcript. Your transcript will then be emailed with your GPA.

Where can I buy my cap, gown, and tassel and how much will it cost?
Graduates can purchase the complete academic attire and tassel in the Bookstore. The estimated cost is $55 plus tax. Announcements will also be available for sale. If you are in EOPS, the program will purchase your regalia. Visit the EOPS office for more information.

When and where can I buy or rent my sash for Cañada College Academic Honors?
Students receiving academic honors can purchase or rent their sash at the Bookstore. There will be a list showing which students are eligible for honors and high honors.

When and where can I order my Phi Theta Kappa honors sash, tassel, and cords?
Students can visit the Phi Theta Kappa website to order their honors regalia anytime. Students are encouraged to order them early. These items will NOT be available in the Bookstore and will NOT be purchased for members by the chapter. 

When and where can I pick up my extra-curricular sash (For example TRIO, EOPS, ASCC)?
Check in with the program director.

What if I cannot afford regalia?
If the cost of regalia and/or transportation to College of San Mateo are a hardship for you, please contact the Office of the President, 650.306.3239 or CANPresident@smccd.edu to explore options.

 

Parking

Parking permits are not required. All other parking and traffic rules apply.