Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2023!

photo of graduates at Commencement

 

For those of you who couldn't attend or had family members who you wish to share this special day with, the event was livestreamed on Palomar College's website and can be viewed online.

Are You Ready To Graduate?

If you are unsure, we recommend you meet with a counselor first to verify when you will complete all of your academic requirements. Once you enroll in your last course(s) to satisfy your associate degree and/or certificate requirements, you should submit a petition for graduation to the Evaluations and Records office. You can submit a petition for graduation by email, by fax (760) 744-2932, or in-person to the Evaluations and Records office.

Deadlines

Petitions must be submitted no later than the dates listed below:

  • Spring graduation – February 28th
  • Summer graduation – June 30th
  • Fall graduation – September 30th

There is no official deadline for students to file a petition for CSU General Education (CSU GE) or IGETC Certification

Save The Date For GradFest

Date:  April 18 & 19, 2023
Time:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm (both days)
Location:   SU Quad Area and in front of the Bookstore

Your Big Day is Almost Here - Visit the different Campus program tables and Bookstore  to ask all graduation-related questions while picking up your grad attire and swag to look your best on your big day.  See flyer for more details.   2023 GradFest Flyer (04-18 and 04-19-23)

Leadership Scholarship

Marie-Therese Mouawad
2022 Leadership Award Recipient

We are looking for a student who is demonstrating their leadership skills on campus and/or within the community for this Leadership award.  Could that be you?  Apply today Leadership Award Application
Deadline to submit  is  March 17, 2023.

Requirements:

  • Submit application and essay by deadline
  • You must be an eligible graduate and be present in your Academic Regalia at the on-site Commencement Ceremony May 26, 2023.

Service Scholarship

Vivian-Nguyen-Do

Vivian Nguyen-Do
2022 Service Award Recipient

We are looking for a student who is demonstrating a passion for serving others on campus and/or within the community for this Service award.  Could that be you? Apply today. Service Award Application
Deadline to submit is  March 17, 2023

Requirements:

  • Submit application and essay by deadline
  • You must be an eligible graduate and be present in your Academic Regalia at the on-site Commencement Ceremony May 26, 2023.

Graduates Please Read the Following Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for Students

Frequently Asked Questions for Employees

Congratulations Class of 2022!

Due to the ever-changing conditions surrounding COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant, Palomar College District is currently assessing the safest way to deliver Commencement  2022.  Please check back as we hope to have updated state, local and district guidance soon!  Your patience is appreciated!

 

 

Palomar College will be hosting a Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 28th, 2021 at the San Marcos campus. The event will be live streamed and begin at 5 PM with designated time slots for students to drive through the celebratory route. Eligible candidates will need to register for this event in advance and sign up for a time slot upon arrival.

Events on the day of Commencement

    • The pre-recorded Commencement Program will be accessible starting at 2 PM on the Commencement website. The program audio will also be broadcasted on KKSM radio, AM1320.
    • Following the pre-recorded program, just a little after 2:30 PM, tune into the live KKSM radio show to give graduates a special shoutout. Please call during the show at (760) 736-8375. The station can be found on AM1320, online at palomarcollegeradio.com and the TuneIn app (just search "KKSM Radio").
    • At 5 PM, the Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremony will begin and it will be live streamed on the Commencement website.