Graduation at Columbus State

Spring 2022 commencement will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13 at the Ohio Expo Center. It's not too late to participate! Complete a graduation application by Monday, April 25 to ensure your name is included in the program.

Tickets are not required for ceremony attendees, but parking is $5 per vehicle and must be paid in cash at entry. There is no limit on guest attendance.

Applying for Graduation

You're reaching the end of your program - congratulations! Columbus State Community College holds Commencement Ceremonies two times a year, on the last Friday of Autumn and Spring Semesters. Complete the graduation application below and follow the steps provided to get ready for graduation!

Application Deadline

Spring Semester 2022

Priority Application Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
Final Application Date: Monday, April 25, 2022*

*Last day to have your name included in Spring Semester 2022 commencement ceremony. If you submit your application after this date, your name will not be included in the Spring Semester 2022 commencement ceremony.

Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 13, 2022

Summer Semester 2022

Priority Application Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
Final Application Date: Monday, July 25, 2022
Commencement Ceremony: Summer graduates may attend a ceremony in December.

Autumn Semester 2022

Priority Application Date: Friday, September 23, 2022
Final Application Date: Monday, November 28, 2022*

*Last day to have your name included in Autumn Semester 2022 commencement ceremony. If you submit your application after this date, your name will not be included in the Autumn Semester 2022 commencement ceremony.

Commencement Ceremony: Friday, December 16, 2022

Get Ready for Graduation

1. Apply for Graduation

You may apply for graduation once you've completed all the criteria for your associate degree. Check your progress by running a Degree Audit on CougarWeb (make sure your major is correct.) Once that's done, complete the graduation application.

Graduation Application

Graduation Applications are processed during the semester you select to graduate. After you submit your application to graduate, you will be notified of the status of the Graduation Application by U.S. mail. You'll be asked to confirm your address when you apply for graduation - please make sure that address is correct.

If you have submitted a Graduation Application and need more information or have questions you may contact the Graduation Office via email at graduation@cscc.edu

Certificates: If you are completing a certificate, do not submit the Graduation Application. Your certificate is processed by the academic department.

2. Check Your Email and U.S. Mail

We will communicate with you via your Columbus State student email concerning graduation information.

Diplomas will be mailed 6-weeks after the semester ends. Diplomas are mailed via USPS. Please confirm that that your address is correct on your Graduation Application.

3. Order Your Cap & Gown

Order your caps and gown from the Columbus State Bookstore. The cost of the cap, gown and Columbus State tassel is $34.99. Graduates may purchase their attire at the Bookstore on the Columbus Campus or online. There is no charge for cords.

4. The Commencement Ceremony

Spring Semester 2022 Commencement Ceremony

In-person ceremonies will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Celeste Center.

5. Replacement Diplomas

Need to another copy of your diploma? Click to the Replacement Diploma page to order a new one.

Administratively Granted Degree/Auto-Graduation

Most students will complete a Graduation Application during the semester they are finishing their degree requirements. If you missed this important step, we will process your graduation for you. To ensure you receive credit for all your hard work, when your Degree Audit Report (DARs), which is accessible through CougarWeb, indicates that you have completed all degree requirements, your official Columbus State Community College transcript will be updated to reflect that you have graduated.

If you are eligible for graduation through this administrative process, you will receive communication from the Graduation Office notifying you of your graduation eligibility and informing you about the process to receive a diploma and attend the graduation ceremony. If you have questions about this process, please contact graduation@cscc.edu