2024 Commencement
Welcome to the official website for College of the Desert’s 60th Commencement.
Congratulations to all our graduating students! Reaching this milestone is truly an accomplishment.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey!
This page is meant to be a resource for our graduates and their families and friends. Here, you will find all things graduation.
Please check back periodically, as we will be updating event details as we confirm them.
We look forward to honoring the Class of 2024!
Important Dates and Deadlines
April 11
Grad Fest
When:
April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:
Palm Desert Campus Gymnasium
What to expect:
Graduating students can:
- Register for the ceremony
- Obtain graduation regalia provided by COD Foundation
- Decorate their caps
- Take professional graduation photos
- Visit with representatives from four-year colleges and universities
- Enjoy light refreshments [NR1]
TBD
Individual School Graduations
May 21
College of the Desert Commencement Ceremony
Frequently Asked Questions
Each graduate may request unlimited tickets. Guests over two years old must have a ticket to attend. Each graduate must also have a ticket.
Acrisure Arena has the following rules:
- Every person 2 years and older who enters Acrisure Arena must have a ticket, including each graduate.
- No strollers are allowed inside the arena.
- No wrapped gifts or gift bags.
- No balloons, confetti, vases, or noisemakers.
- Signs must be no larger than 11-by-17-inches.
- No outside food or beverages permitted; no smoking; no pets (except service animals or service animals in training).
- Clear Bag Policy: For a smooth entry into Acrisure Arena, attendees are asked to review the following
guidelines to ensure their bags will be permitted into the Arena:
- Each attendee may carry one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or EVA no larger than 12-by-6-by-12-inches or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- In addition to one clear bag, guests may bring in a small clutch bag or purse no larger than 4.5-by-6.5-inches, with or without a handle or strap.
