Commencement

Graduating this fall? Here are some important upcoming dates:

Oct. 15: Last day to submit your name for inclusion in the December commencement program
Dec. 2: Last day to apply for fall 2026 commencement
Dec. 12: Commencement ceremonies at Grace Church - 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Once you’ve completed all of your course requirements, it’s time to graduate! Take these few easy steps, and San Jac will have all the information we need to officially award your degree or certificate.

Do a Graduation Status Check

Go to student records in SOS to make sure you are on track to graduate.

Log Into SOS
Apply Online

When you’re in your final semester, select the Commencement (Apply for Graduation) tiles on the My San Jac dashboard.
You should apply to graduate even if you don’t plan to walk in the commencement ceremony. Make sure your name, major, diploma, and mailing address are correct. Students who apply for graduation on time will ensure that their names will appear in the commencement program.

Important: The deadline to apply for graduation is Dec. 2, 2026.

Apply for Graduation
Hold Your Diploma High!

After your final grades are posted, the Center for Advising, Career & Transfer office verifies that all pending items have been completed on your graduation status check. Diplomas are ready about six weeks after final grades post. When your diploma is printed and your degree is posted, you are officially a college graduate. Time to celebrate!

Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer

Here’s what happens after you walk off the stage.

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees should be posted to your official San Jacinto College transcript within two to three weeks of the end of the term. An email will be sent when diplomas have been mailed, usually within six to eight weeks of degrees being posted to your transcript. Diplomas will not be issued to students who have financial holds on their account.

Original Diploma/Certificate

Diplomas are mailed to graduates through USPS by Parchment to the address specified during the graduation application process. Diplomas for graduates who did not specify an address are sent to the permanent address on file. All graduates will also receive an email from Parchment with an electronic diploma/certificate that you can share with employers or on social media. Graduates can track their diploma mailing by going to Parchment and signing into their account. If you have graduated in the last 3 months and have not received your diploma, please email diploma@sjcd.edu.

Reprint of a Diploma or Certificate

A diploma reprint request can be made by creating an account with Parchment. There is a $25 charge plus shipping for each additional diploma requested. All duplicate diplomas/certificates will have the signature of the current Chancellor and board chair and will use the current diploma template.

As graduates exit the stage, they’ll be guided to an area to have their photo taken by Flash Photography. The company will email students a link to their photograph proofs. You are not obligated to purchase photos. If you have questions, contact Flash Photography at 214-443-9393 or visit their website.

Flash Photography

The Spring commencement ceremonies took place Friday, May 8, 2026. You can download the commencement program here.