Graduation
Please Note: Due to an issue with the vendor there has been a delay in the production of diplomas for Summer and Fall 2021 graduates. We are working hard to resolve the issue and are committed to getting diplomas in the hands of graduates as soon as possible. As a show of appreciation for your patience we are offering one free transcript to any graduate from Summer or Fall 2021. To claim your free copy please click here. This offer is only open to Summer or Fall 2021 graduates. If you did not earn an AA/AS or AAT/AST in Summer or Fall 2021 you will not be granted a free official transcript.
Graduation Intents and Petitions For Certificates
The Fall 2022 filing period begins on August 27, 2022 and ends at 4:00 pm on October 14, 2022. Intents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Assistance with Graduation Filing
- Forms will only be available online during the filing period. Intent to Graduate and Petition for a Certificate must be submitted online by the posted deadline. Late requests will not be considered.
- Contact your graduation evaluator (listed at the bottom of the page) for questions and assistance.
If you would like to speak with a counselor before filing your intent information on how to do that can be found here
Submit Intent or Petition
The period to file an intent for Fall 2022 will end at 4:00 pm on October 14, 2022.
Click here to apply for an AA-T/AS-T
Petitions filed after the deadline will not be considered.
The period to file an intent for Fall 2022 will end at 4:00 pm on October 14, 2022.
Click here to apply for an AA/AS
Petitions filed after the deadline will not be considered.
This is not an IGETC/CSU certification. If you need an IGETC/CSU certification click here.
The period to file an intent for Fall 2022 will end at 4:00 pm on October 14, 2022.
Click here to apply for Certificate
Petitions filed after the deadline will not be considered.
The filing period for Spring 2022 ended on February 25, 2022.
The period to file an intent for Summer 2022 begins June 13 and ends at 4:00 pm on July 7, 2022.
Petitions filed after the deadline will not be considered.
Requirements
Have all official transcripts from former college(s) on file at El Camino College. Failure to provide these transcripts can delay your graduation intent and prevent you from graduating in the semester you selected.
Complete the online form accurately, and completely during the filing. Missing information will slow the processing of your intent or petition.
Meet the published deadline as found in the class schedule. If you do not submit your request(s) by the published deadline, your Intent or Petition will not be considered.
Commencement Ceremony
When Do I Graduate?
The graduation ceremony is always held on the last day of the Spring semester at 4 p.m.
Degrees for Summer, Fall, and Spring graduates for the current academic year are mailed in November. An academic year consists of Summer, Fall, and Spring terms. For example: Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 is the current academic year.
For more information visit El Camino Commencement.
Questions?
If you have further questions, please contact your evaluator. Email or call 310-660-3593 and dial the appropriate extension (according to your last name):