Graduation
Commencement Info
COD will offer an in-person ceremony for Spring 2022.
Commencement will be held on:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens,
78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210.
*Please note, students and guests who participate in the 2022 Commencement Ceremony must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by May 11, 2022 or show a negative Covid 19 PCR test. The name on the PCR test must match the name on the valid photo ID.
*Information & restrictions subject to change
Degree and Certificate Overview
Associate Degrees and/or Certificates are not automatically awarded when students complete the requirements. Students must submit the electronic Degree Application or Certificate Application by the following deadlines.
| Graduation Term | Submission Deadline | Commencement Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | October 15th | May of following year |
| Spring/Summer | February 15th | May of current year |
| Summer | June 15th | May of following year |
Application to Graduate is normally processed within 10-15 business days. However, processing could take longer during peak registration and high volume months. Peak months are generally: December, January, February, March, and May.
Updates to your Associate Degree(s) and/or Certificate(s) will be sent to your COD email.
