GraduationGraduation Packet 2013 (click for Commencement Information) Every reasonable effort is made to maintain accuracy of student information published for Commencement. College of the Desert staff cannot be held liable for errors in or omissions from published material.
Associate Degrees and/or Certificates are not automatically awarded when students complete the requirements. Students must submit the 
Application to Graduate form or Intent to Earn Certificate form at Admissions & Records by the following deadlines.
| Fall |
1st Tuesday of November |
May of following year |
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| Spring |
1st Tuesday of March |
May of current year |
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| Summer |
1st Tuesday of March |
May of current year |
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| Summer |
1st Tuesday of June |
May of following year |
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Application to Graduate is normally processed within 10-15 business days. However, processing could take 20-25 business days during peak registration and high volume months (December, January, February, and May).
Prior to submission of Application to Graduate
- It is strongly recommended that students meet with a counselor regarding degree requirements.
- Students must have completed 40 units, at least 12 units at COD
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be on file with Admissions & Records.
- Transcripts are required even if courses are not transferred.
- If courses were taken prior to 1995 student may be required to contact the institution to provide course descriptions and GE information.
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency
Prior to submission of Intent to Earn Certificate
- Students must have completed or have in progress 6 units at COD.
- Official transcripts must be on file with Admissions & Records for all courses to be applied to the certificate.