Graduation FAQs

• There is no way to put a rush on your petition 
• Most of the students who petition to graduate from SCC are planning to transfer, and everyone is a priority
• You may need to submit an official​ transcript now and another after your general education certification is awarded
• Check with your transfer institution if official transcripts with GE certifications posted are sufficient
•  If your CSU or UC is requesting a GE ​Certification form, email graduation@sccollege.edu​. The CSU and IGETC Certification forms are for unique situations, such as partial certification or "Passed Along" coursework.

• Awards will appear at the end of the transcript under the heading "Awards Conferred"
• View your unofficial transcripts online through Self-Service
• Graduation status is communicated via email on file in Self-Service
• Final evaluation of award is completed three times a year (March, August, and October) ​

• Diplomas and certificates are printed in-house
• The order is not placed until ALL awards have been evaluated
• Diplomas and certificates are printed three times a year (April, September, and November) 

• ALL diplomas will be mailed to the mailing address on Self-Service
• Be sure to update your address if you have moved
• If you do not receive your award, it is your responsibility to reprint fees ($10) for a duplicate to be mailed​​

• Each copy is $10 and must be paid-in-full
• The Duplicate Diploma/Certificate​ form is available in the Admissions and Records Office (E-101) and online
• Requests take 1-2 weeks to process​

• Students who have completed at least 30 applicable degree units and working towards completing their degree or certification should submit a petition to graduate.
• Even if you do not wish to participate in commencement, you must complete a petition to receive your degree or certification.

Submit Graduation Petitions to the Admissions ​& Records Office in the E-Building (E-101) or email graduation@sccollege.edu.​​

• Submit a scanned PDF copy to graduation@sccollege.edu​   
• Images taken by using a cell phone camera do not always come out readable ​
• It is advised to use a PDF scanner such as CamScanner​​​
• Graduation petitions will only be accepted from the email addresses we have on file in Self-Service
• All petitions MUST BE complete:
• ​​All fields entered
• Signed and dated at the bottom
• Official transcripts from "Institutions Attended" must be in by the time of final evaluation
• ​​​​Students will receive a confirmation email once the petition has been received​

Use this QR Code to download Cam Scanenr App​

• ​​​​Students can also submit a physical copy to Admissions and Records in E-101.​​

• Sign up for a workshop
• Make an appointment with an academic counselor at (714) 628 - 4800
• Complete the form yourself following the instructions in this PowerPoint presentation:​

PRESENTATION - Workshop_How to Complete a Graduation Petition.pptx