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Graduation

Graduation

Spokane Community College 2024 Commencement 

Ceremonies 

Getting in/Admission to Ceremony  
There are no tickets to the event and admission is free. Parking at the Spokane Arena in parking lots A and B is free for all guests.  

ABE Graduation 
Tuesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. 
SCC Johnson Sports Complex 
Visit the ABE Graduation page for complete information. 

Newport Commencement 
To Be Announced
Newport High School 

Colville / Inchelium / Republic Center Commencement 
To Be Announced
Colville Center

General Commencement Ceremony 
To Be Announced
The Podium Powered by STCU
Review The Podium “Know Before You Go” for attendance guidelines. 

Steps to Participate in the SCC General Ceremony

1. Graduation Application

High School Completion (HS+) students do not need to apply to graduate. All other students must apply. For priority processing, submit your Graduation Application (formerly Petition to Graduate) by these dates:

  • For graduation at the end of spring quarter, January 31
  • For graduation at the end of summer quarter, March 31
  • For graduation at the end of fall quarter, July 31
  • For graduation at the end of winter quarter, September 30

Please contact the Transcripts Office with questions about this form. We are available at 509-533-7001transcripts@scc.spokane.edu,, or in Building 15 on the main campus. 

The deadline to ensure your name can appear in the printed program is May 1st.

2. Pick up cap and gown

Caps and gowns will be available for pick-up only at no cost beginning May 17 in the SCC Bookstore, Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Fridays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students do not need to reserve these in advance. Students may have a family member or friend pick up for them. 

Honor cords will be distributed with caps and gowns for graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher through Winter 2025.  

For veteran graduates, Americana cords
are distributed through the Veterans One-Stop on the main SCC campus. 

3. Attending the ceremony

There are no tickets to the event. Admission for students and all guests is free. Seating is based on a first come first served basis. Students must arrive by 2 p.m. wearing their cap and gown. Stilettos are prohibited, as The Podium floors and bleachers are not suitable for this type of footwear. 

Bring only what you can carry throughout the ceremony. There is no place to leave personal belongings during the ceremony. Graduates are required to participate in the entire ceremony.  

Diplomas

Students will receive a diploma cover at the commencement ceremony. Formal diplomas/certificates will arrive in the mail after the spring quarter.  

Photos

Photos of individual graduates will be taken at the ceremony by our partner, Image Visual Services. Order forms will be available at cap and gown pick-up and at the ceremony. Specific costs and package options will be available at the ceremony. 

Web streaming

The ceremony will be live streamed on the CCS YouTube channel. The video will not be available for purchase after the ceremony but may be accessible on the website.

Have Questions?

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