Dear SDCCE Graduates,
On behalf of the faculty, administrators and classified professionals, I would like to congratulate you on achieving your educational goals and completing your studies at San Diego College of Continuing Education. Commencement marks the culmination of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance, and it is with great pride that we celebrate your remarkable achievements.
We hope that receiving your certificate or diploma from our college is just one of the many educational successes you will achieve as you move into your future. Whether you choose to pursue further education, enter the workforce, or embark on a new adventure, I have no doubt that you will continue to make us proud and contribute meaningfully to the world around you.
Please read the information provided on this webpage to help you prepare for this important day.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you and thank you for being a part of the vibrant SDCCE community! #ForwardTogether
Sincerely,
Tina M. King, Ed.D., President
San Diego College of Continuing Education
Save the Date for Commencement
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego.
Getting Started
To be eligible to participate in Commencement, you must:
Complete, between July 1, 2025 and June 1, 2026, a program certificate or diploma in one of these areas:
- High School Diploma
- High School Equivalency (GED or HiSET)
- Advanced English as a Second Language (both level 6 & level 7)
- Advanced Prevocational English as a Second Language (both PreVESL 1 & 2)
- Career/Technical Education (listed below)
Automotive
- Auto Body & Paint Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Brake/Suspension & Light Service Technician
- Combined Upholstery Trades
- Quick Service Technician
- Service Advisor
Business
- Account Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Advanced Project Management
- Business Information Worker
- Business Sales
- Data Entry Specialist
- Front Desk/Office Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Office Assistant I
- Office Assistant II
- Project Management
- Small Business Growth
- Small Business Planning
Child Development
- Child Care Provider Training
- Child Home Care Training
- Early Learner Development
- Early Learner Enrichment
- Infant and Toddler Development
- Infant and Toddler Enrichment
- Infant Care Specialist
- Instructional Aide
- School-Age Care and Leadership
- Three- to Five-Year-Old Specialty Curriculum
Clothing and Textiles
- Clothing Construction
- Fashion Retail Business
- Sewn Product Business
Digital Media and Programming
- Data Management with Python
- Digital Design
- Digital Photography
- Front End Web Developer I
- Front End Web Developer II
- Full-Stack Web Developer
- Mobile Application Development
- Motion and Video Production
- Multimedia Specialist
- Programming with Python
- Visual and Vector Design
- Web Design and Content Management
- Web Specialist
English as a Second Language (ESL)
NOTE: Advanced ESL requires completion of both ESLA 436 (Level 6) and ESLA 437 (Level 7); Advanced Prevocational ESL requires completion of both ESLA 429A & 429B (Adv Prevocational ESL 1 & 2) – see a counselor for more information.
- Advanced English as a Second Language
- Advanced Prevocational ESL
Healthcare
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Nurse Assistant: Acute Care
- Nurse Assistant: Behavioral Health
- Nurse Assistant: Rehabilitative
- Nurse Assistant Training
- Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver
High School Equivalency
- GED Certificate
- HiSET Certificate
Hospitality and Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry I
- Baking and Pastry II
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts Advanced
- Culinary Arts and Sciences
- Culinary Nutrition
- Food Preparation for Health Care Professionals
- Professional Bakeshop Skills
Information Technology
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cloud Solutions AWS-Associate
- Cyber Threat and Response
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Desktop Operating Systems
- Desktop Technician
- Linux Server Administration
- Network Security Specialist
- Network Technician
- Security Essentials
- Server Essentials
- Virtual Datacenter
- Web Server Technologies and Applications
- Windows System Administration
Visit https://tinyurl.com/SDCCE2026Grad to complete the Commencement Participation Form and report your completion, indicate your interest in participating in Commencement, and more!
All students who plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony must be attired in a black cap and gown. SDCCE offers a cap and gown, first-come, first-served, to students who attend the GradFest event, to be held Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20 at the North City Campus. Sizes are limited. You may also contact the City College Bookstore, or an outlet of your choice, to purchase a cap and gown. All students will receive honor cords and a tassel to wear for the Ceremony.
Requests for disability accommodations for students or their guests may be indicated on the Participation Form directly, and must be followed up by contacting the Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) Office at (619) 388-4812. Requests for accommodations must be received by Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5PM.
Are you interested in being this year’s student speaker on behalf of the College of Continuing Education? Each year, we are proud to highlight a student and their accomplishments with a keynote address during Commencement. If you are interested, contact a Counselor at your campus, or the Office of Student Affairs at sdccestudentaffairs@sdccd.edu
Commencement
This year, we are proud to announce a brand-new location for Commencement: The Town and Country Resort Ballroom in Fashion Valley! This location offers a beautifully-appointed indoor space, with parking and transit options available to get you and your guests to the event!
Parking at the Town and Country is available on-site; the College is reserving 500 parking spaces for students and their guests, free-of-charge. Additionally, public transportation is available via the Fashion Valley MTS station, with regular trolley and bus service just steps away from the Town and Country! We recommend using transit when possible.
Student check-in begins at 3PM on the day of Commencement; you and your guests are encouraged to arrive no later than 3:30PM to ensure time for parking and getting settled. There will be lots of great entertainment before the Ceremony for you and your guests to enjoy, as well as a special welcome at the entrance to the event. Additionally, the Town and Country is offering graduates and their guests special food and beverage options throughout the Resort - stop by before or after the program to indulge yourself!
You are welcome to invite anyone and everyone you like to this event - there are no tickets required and admission is always free. Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 or older throughout Commencement, and are not permitted to be seated in the graduate seating area.
We recognize that your guests are there to celebrate you! We ask, if your guests are bringing balloons, that they please remain in the back of the ballroom, or along the outer edge of the guest seating area, to allow everyone an unobstructed view of the stage and program. We also ask that there be no noisemakers or confetti cannons, please, to help us be good stewards of the space.
The Commencement Ceremony usually takes around 2 hours - we respectfully ask you to remain for the entire Ceremony until its conclusion.
