Graduation
Grad Fest 2025
Celebrate your achievements and get ready for commencement at College of the Desert’s Grad Fest! This special event is your one-stop destination for everything graduation-related.
What to Expect:
- Register for the commencement ceremony
- Pick up your regalia, provided by the COD Foundation
- Decorate your cap and showcase your creativity
- Take professional graduation photos
- Explore transfer opportunities with four-year colleges and universities
- Enjoy refreshments and celebrate with classmates
- Record a video that could be featured in the commencement ceremony
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 10th
- Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Palm Desert Campus – Gymnasium
Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
We understand this is an exciting time, and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide important information. Please continue to check this website regularly for updates on the date, time, location, and other key details regarding the ceremony.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!
Event Details:
- Date: To be determined
- Time: To be determined
- Location: To be determined
Graduation Application Deadlines
|
Graduation Term |
Graduation Application Opens |
Submission Deadline |
Commencement Ceremony |
| Spring 2025 | November 5th, 2024 | CLOSED | Spring 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | March 3rd, 2025 | April 25th, 2025 | Spring 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | April 26th, 2025 | June 25th, 2025 | Spring 2026 |
| Fall 2025 | June 26th, 2025 | TBA | Spring 2026 |
Preparing for Graduation
To apply for graduation, follow these steps:
1. Verify your eligibility and review the graduation requirements through your Self-Service portal. If your intended program is not reflected, please submit a declare/change major request.
2. Consult your academic counselor for guidance and ensure completion of all necessary coursework.
3. Submit the degree or certificate application by the specified deadline, including any required official documents that will be used towards your progress.
4. Stay informed about updates and events through your official MyCOD student email.
5. Begin exploring post-graduation options and consider your future career goals.
Congratulations on your journey towards graduation!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Graduates
Conferral Information (Transcript Notation)
Graduates who have filed for graduation by the deadline will have their degree and/or certificate conferred onto their academic transcripts within 6-8 weeks after all final grades have been posted.
Students may review their awards by viewing their unofficial transcript within the Self-Service portal.
Self-Service>Academics>Unofficial Transcript
Diploma Mailing Information (Hard-Copy)
Diplomas will be mailed to the address indicated on the graduation application within 12 weeks after all final grades have been posted. Diplomas are mailed to the address indicated on the graduation application.
Students will receive an email confirmation from Parchment to their MyCOD student email address when their diploma is ready for mailing. Students will have 72 hours from their confirmation email to review their shipping address for changes.
College of the Desert is not responsible for lost, held, or damaged mail. College of the Desert is not responsible for mis-delivery errors via carrier, or incorrect shipping information.
Hard-copy diplomas will be sent via mail on:
- Fall Graduates: End of following March
- Spring Graduates: End of following August
- Summer Graduates: End of following November
Students will receive an email confirmation from Parchment to their MyCOD student email address when their diploma is ready for mailing. Students will have 72 hours from their confirmation email to review their shipping address for changes.
For address updates prior to receiving the Parchment confirmation, please contact the Admissions & Records office by emailing enrolls@Collegeofthedesert.edu using your MyCOD student email. Please include your name, student ID number, photo ID for identity verification, and full address information.
Students may order a copy of their College of the Desert diploma by using the following link: COD Diploma Order.
*Please note that replacement diplomas may only be processed if a student has already been sent their original award. Students who have yet to receive their original will be ineligible for online diploma orders. Please refer to the 'When will I receive my diploma?' section above.
College of the Desert prioritizes transfer students for degree conferral and transcript processing to meet transfer deadlines. Students are recommended to verify the deadline with their transfer school and submit their transcript order at least 2 weeks beforehand to ensure timely processing.
Students may order official College of the Desert transcript by using the following link: COD Transcript Order. Students may request to place the order on hold for processing until the degree or certificate is posted onto their record (optional).
