September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Constitution Day). This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. Also know as Citizenship Day, Constitution Day is an American holiday honoring the day 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution.

It is a federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.  It is observed annually.

At Palomar College, Constitution Day is hosted by the Financial Aid Office, and is usually held in the Student Union Quad on September 17th, or an adjacent weekday when the 17th falls on a weekend.  Free constitution booklets are available to all participants.

To read more about the Constitution, please visit https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution