It's important to note that you won't graduate automatically once you meet all the requirements - you need to apply for graduation to make it official. At Cuyamaca College, the application process has specific deadlines that vary depending on the degree or certificate you are pursuing.
For Spring 2024 CSU Applicants (CSU application period August 1 - August 31, 2023): To ensure sufficient processing time for CSU E-Verification, it is highly recommended to apply for the ADT Degree by September 8, 2023. Final degree application deadline is October 13, 2023.
For Fall 2024 CSU Applicants (CSU application period October 1 – November 30, 2023): To ensure sufficient processing time for CSU E-Verification, it is highly recommended to apply for the ADT Degree by February 9, 2024. Final degree application deadline is March 8, 2024.
Associate Degrees & Certificates (Non-ADTs):
Summer 2023: Apply by June 29, 2023 - 5pm Fall 2023: Apply by October 13, 2023 - 5pm
Spring 2024*: Apply by March 8, 2024 - 5pm
*The application for Spring 2024 Cuyamaca College degrees/certificates will open for
submission on September 18, 2023.
*SDSU Spring Admissions Appeals for Veterans and Active Duty: applicants who wish to use an ADT for admission that was not posted by June must file a general petition in Admissions and Records. Please contact Cuyamaca.Transfer@gcccd.edu for assistance.
To apply for a degree and/or certificate, please read all of the following steps:
Processing of degree/certificate applications will begin according to the following schedule: June 1st for summer applications; August 1 for fall applications; December 1 for spring applications.
Approximately 2 weeks from the date noted above, or from the time your application is received if submitted after the dates listed above, you will receive an official evaluation via email which shows your status towards completing the degree(s) and/or certificate(s) you requested. Attached to your evaluation(s) will be a letter explaining how to read your evaluation(s) and information about the graduation process.
If you do not have all required course(s) either completed or in-progress by the drop deadline of the semester in which you apply to earn a degree/certificate, you will be notified by email that your request for graduation has been denied and you will need to reapply in a future semester. All application and drop deadlines are listed in the class schedule and college catalog, as well as the college website.
Before the Final Exam period of each term, the Evaluations Office will send an email to all degree/certificate candidates for that term, with an estimate of when diplomas will be mailed. If you would prefer to pick-up your diploma in person, please send a request to the Evaluations Office at: cuyamaca.evaluations@gcccd.edu
If a change of address is needed of where to mail your diploma(s), please email your Evaluator directly or the Evaluations Office at cuyamaca.evaluations@gcccd.edu with your full name, student ID#, preferred mailing address and the semester in which you are earning your degree/certificate, by the following deadlines:
Spring term: June 1st
Summer term: July 15th
Fall term: December 15th
Note: This mailing address change is only for your diploma(s) to be mailed. To officially change your address on file with the college, you must complete an Address Change form, which can be found on the Admissions and Records webpage, and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office at: cuyamaca.admissions@gcccd.edu or you may update your address through your Self Service account.
If you intend to file a General Petition to address a degree/certificate requirement, pursue major course adjustments with a specific department via a Modification of Major form, or make official Name, Address, or Email changes, these forms must be filed in the Admissions and Records Office or Evaluations by the stated application deadline.
Modification of Major forms, as well as, Name, Address, and Email changes can be accessed, submitted, and processed electronically. These forms and further instructions can be found on the Admissions and Records Forms webpage.
Petition forms and instructions can be found on the Admissions and Petitions Form webpage.
All graduation and diploma communications will be sent to the email address on file with the college, which can be verified on Self-Service. Please ensure your email address is correct to avoid missing important information about your degree/certificate and the graduation (Commencement) ceremony.
If you would like to add or remove degree/certificate selections on your graduation application, adjust your diploma mailing address, or your choice regarding the Commencement Ceremony, please email your Evaluator directly (listed below) with the requested changes. Please DO NOT submit a new graduation application. The deadline to request changes to your application are as follows:
Spring semester: The week of Spring Break
Summer semester: July 15th
Fall semester: Thanksgiving Week
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