Steps To Graduate

Students completing a degree or certificate program at the end of the Spring 2023 semester MUST have a graduation application on record in order to be awarded!

Friendly reminder that students must be declared in the appropriate degree/certificate program(s), and apply to graduate for any/all degrees/certificates that will be completed.

Please help our Admissions, Registration, and Records department spread the word to all student-interacting staff, and to students to get graduation applications IN!

For the most up to date information, please direct students to the Steps to Graduate page.

Step 1: Review your Degree Check

Use your Degree Check to check your progress towards completing your degree or certificate, see what classes are still needed to take, confirm that you are declared in the correct program(s), and see your completed transfer credits from other institutions.

Step 2: Apply for Graduation

Complete the Graduation Application before the deadline to ensure it is processed with ample time. You will receive a confirmation or declination e-mail in your CCA Student E-mail inbox.

Graduating Semester	Final Application Deadline
Spring	March 1
Summer	July 1
Fall	November 1

Additional Information

Need assistance? Pathways Advisors are here to assist you in planning education goals, completing degrees/certificates, and achieving successful transfer to four-year institutions. They can help you each step of the way – from attending college for the first time, transferring, graduation, and anywhere in-between!
Schedule an appointment with your Pathways Advisor online through CCA Navigate or call (303)-360-4929.
Please note: Upon successful completion of a degree/certificate program, student’s Financial Aid status may change. Students who wish to continue pursuing other degree/certificate programs should schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor to check their Financial Aid eligibility. Students can reach the Financial Aid office with questions at (303)-360-4709
Official transcripts will be updated within 3 weeks of semester’s end. Student’s official CCA Transcripts are the only acceptable documentation to represent a student’s completion of any academic program. Please wait to order official transcript until after your degree or certificate has been recorded on your student record.

Diplomas and certificates are mailed to the preferred diploma mailing address included in the graduation application within 8 weeks of the end of each semester. You can verify or update your diploma mailing address by contacting Amalie Lester at [email protected]. If no specified diploma mailing address is included, then the diplomas/certificates are sent to the current mailing address on file.
The Community College of Aurora has our annual Commencement Ceremony in May of each year. This event is hosted by CCA’s Department of Student Life, who begins outreach regarding RSVP’s, cap & gowns, etc in February and March of each year. For more information, please visit the Commencement Page or contact Student Life at [email protected] or 303-360-4729.