Before You Can Graduate

Steps you must follow

STEP 1: See a Counselor: Develop an Education Plan with a Counselor

  • You MUST have official transcripts from all previous colleges on file & evaluated. Transcripts must be mailed to: San Diego Community College District, Suite 100, 3375 Camino del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108.
  • Follow up two weeks later & ask for “Request for Transcript Evaluation” at Evaluations/Records Office in Room A-109 or by phone at 619-388-3466/619-388-3474. This process may take 2-4 weeks. You will receive an email notice when your evaluation is completed.
  • Meet with a counselor to develop an electronic “Education Plan” for your AA, AS, or Certificate of Achievement.

STEP 2: Petition to Graduate

  • You may file your “Petition to Graduate” on-line at https://studentweb.sdccd.edu/e-grades/, by fax at 619-388-3505, or in person at the Evaluations/Records Office Room A-109.
  • The declared Major (Degree or Certificate Title) in your Petition MUST match your Education Plan on file. Notify the Evaluations Office if you need to make any changes to your petition.
  • Deadlines for Spring 2013 Students to Petition to Graduate and Participate in the Commencement Ceremony:

    • April 1
      Deadline to file a Petition for Graduation, and also guarantee an evaluation for eligibility to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, and have their name in the Commencement program; 
    • OR
    • April 30
      Deadline to file a Petition for Graduation, and also guarantee an evaluation for eligibility to participate in the Commencement and not have their name in the Commencement program.
    • April 30
      Students who plan to graduate in the summer, must complete their petition to graduate by April 30 if they intend to walk in the spring 2013 Commencement Ceremony

Step 3: Wait for your evaluation review to arrive in the mail

  • It is highly recommended to submit your Petition one year in advance, and it is CRUCIAL that you keep your email & mailing address up-to-date.
  • You may update your information online at https://studentweb.sdccd.edu/reg-e/. However; you must also NOTIFY the Evaluations Office with any changes to ensure that your petition is up-to-date.
  • Wait for your Evaluation Review to arrive in the mail. It may take 3 or 4 months from the time you petition.DO NOT PANIC! It is not an Approved or Denied decision.
  • When your evaluation arrives in the mail, READ the evaluation letter carefully & review the copy of your Education Plan to ensure you are on the right track to complete your major requirements.
  • If you have trouble understanding your evaluation, contact your counselor.