
Counseling
Petition for Graduation
Steps to Petition for Your Degree
- Prior to petition for graduation, all official transcripts (sealed by the issuing institution and unopened) must be on file in Admissions & Records or attached to the Petition for Graduation.
- One quarter prior to your estimated graduation date, meet with a counselor to go over the degree requirements and to fill out the Petition for Graduation.
- Schedule a counseling appointment.
IMPORTANT ASSOCIATE DEGREE DEADLINES
Quarter Degree Awarded | Term Transferring | Deadline to Submit Petition | Graduation Status Email Sent | You Receive Your Diploma (Approximitely) |
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Summer | August 1 | October | November | |
Fall Transfer Degree | Winter Quarter or Spring Semester of the same academic year. | October 1 (May vary per CSU) |
February | March |
Fall | December 1 | February | March | |
Winter | March 1 | May | June | |
Spring Transfer Degree | Fall Quarter or Semester of the following academic year. | March 1 (May vary per CSU) |
September | November |
Spring | June 1 (Name appears in Commencement Program if you petition by May 14) | September | November |

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Counseling Center
650.949.7423
Student Services Building 8300, Room 8302