Commencement Ceremony
Join us in celebrating your academic achievement on June 17th, 2023!
Celebrate your achievement!
Commencement is an opportunity for Shoreline students who have completed their studies to celebrate their accomplishments with families, friends, faculty, and staff in a formal ceremony at the end of the academic year. On this page, you will find information that describes everything you need to know about this year’s Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement Overview
- Date:
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
- Time:
- 10am and 2pm
- Location:
- Shoreline Gymnasium (3000 Building)
- Ceremony Livestream:
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This year’s ceremonies will be streamed live on YouTube:
- Program:
- 2023 Commencement Program
Commencement Preparation 2023
Prepare for Commencement
In order to participate in Commencement, you will need to first complete an application to graduate to confirm your eligibility to graduate. All students who have fulfilled their graduate requirements between fall 2022 and summer 2023 quarters are eligible to apply and participate in Commencement. If you are graduating from a professional/technical program, you will also need to submit a planning guide signed by your program advisor and division dean with your graduation application.
Shoreline Community College is excited to announce the 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held in-person on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the gym (3000 building) on our campus. To increase attendees’ comfort and capacity for guests, two ceremonies will be held: one beginning at 10am and the second beginning at 2pm. A small reception for graduates and their families will be held directly following the ceremony at the PUB (9000 building) Courtyard.
Students will be assigned to participate in either the morning or afternoon ceremony based on their degree/program.
The deadline to sign up for Commencement has passed. If you are interested in participating, please email commencement@shoreline.edu.
Students who would like to request accommodations should complete the event accommodation request form. If you have any questions, contact Student Accessibility Services.
We have partnered with The Commencement Group to offer leis and flowers on-site for graduates on Commencement day. To purchase flowers for your graduate, go here.
Diplomas are sent to graduates once a final evaluation of credits is completed and a degree is officially conferred. Diplomas are mailed to spring graduates in August/September and to summer graduates in October.
All graduates who have signed up for Commencement by Tuesday, May 16, 2023 will be provided with 4 tickets to distribute to friends and family for entry into the gym. Tickets are required for all guests except for children under 5 years of age who will sit on an adult’s lap for the entirety of the event. Tickets are not required for graduates.
Doors to the main gym will close promptly at 10am and 2pm. Guests who arrive after this time will be directed to one of the viewing rooms (3000 small gym, PUB 9000 main dining room).
When completing the Commencement participation form, you will have an opportunity to indicate whether you want to (1) have your tickets mailed to you, (2) pick them up on campus, or (3) pick them up at the gym on the day of Commencement. You will also be asked if you are interested in being added
Nominations are currently being sought for student and faculty Commencement speakers. We are excited to share the stories of our diverse campus community and to highlight the achievements and work of our students and faculty. Students who are not chosen to be our student speaker will still be featured in a video montage to be shown during the Commencement ceremonies. Student nominees must have their graduation applications submitted to be considered.
Additionally, we are excited to recognize the contributions of our students through the presentation of the Student Service Award. Recipient(s) will receive an individual plaque and their names will be added to a permanent plaque that is displayed in the PUB (9000 Building).
The nomination form is now closed.
Caps and gowns are required to participate in the in-person Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
The deadline to order regalia through our preferred vendor has passed. Students can purchase their cap & gown through another company e.g. Amazon as long as it is dark (Shoreline) green.
If the purchase of a cap and gown serves as a financial barrier for graduates, a limited amount of rental regalia is available. E-mail commencement@shoreline.edu to inquire about availability.
Parking on campus is free for graduates and their guests on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Visitors are allowed to park in student or staff parking (except for those stalls that are designated as reserved or restricted).
A shuttle will be available beginning 90 minutes before the start of each ceremony. It will stop near the visitor lot at the front of campus and outside the 1400 building, theater, and 2900 building. Guests who do would like to park and use the shuttle can go to one of the other stops and be taken to the 2900 building where they can use the elevator to access the front of the gymnasium (3000 building).
ADA event parking is available outside the 2900 building and at various locations on campus. For more information, refer to the campus map below.
We have partnered with The Commencement Group to offer leis and flowers on-site for graduates on Commencement day. To purchase flowers for your graduate, click below and submit your order by Friday, June 16, 2023.
Volunteers are needed to fill a variety of different roles as part of this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Faculty and staff are invited to sign up for a shift(s) to help during the week and/or day of Commencement.
Graduates should plan to arrive 75 minutes before their ceremony begins, and report to the lower level of the gymnasium. Please make arrangements to leave personal items such as purses and backpacks with your guests, as there will be no secure place to leave them in the gymnasium. Water will be provided for graduates.
- Morning Ceremony: Begins at 10am; line up at 8:45am
- Afternoon Ceremony: Begins at 2pm, line up at 12:45pm
Morning Ceremony
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering
- Associate in Business
- Associate in Computer & Electrical Engineering
- Associate in Construction Management
- Associate in Fine Arts
- Associate in Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial & Material Science Engineering
- Associate in Music
- Associate in Pre-Nursing
- Associate in Science
Afternoon Ceremony
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Accounting
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Automotive General Motors (ASEP)
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Automotive Honda (PACT)
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Automotive Toyota (T-TEN)
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Beauty Salon Management
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Biotechnology Lab Specialist
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Entrepreneurship
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Fashion Merchandising
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business General Business Administration
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Marketing
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Sports & Event Marketing
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Technology
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Clean Energy Technology
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Criminal Justice
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Dental Hygiene
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Education Early Childhood Educator and Paraeducator
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Health Information Technology
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Manufacturing/Machinist Technology
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Mechatronics
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Medical Laboratory Technology
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Music Technology Digital/Audio Engineering
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Music Technology Electronic/M.I.D.I. Music Production
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Music Technology Music Performance
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Performance Arts/Digital Filmmaking Digital Film Production
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Purchasing/Supply Chain Management
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Visual Communications Technology Animation and Video for Multimedia
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Visual Communications Technology Creative Project Management
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Visual Communications Technology Game Art and Design
- Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences: Visual Communications Technology Graphic Design and Production Art
- Associate in Applied Science-Nursing
- Associate in Applied Sciences-Biotechnology
- Certificate of Proficiency: Automotive General Service Technician (GST)- I-BEST
- Certificate of Proficiency: Biotechnology Lab Specialist
- Certificate of Proficiency: Business Fashion Merchandising
- Certificate of Proficiency: Business Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency: Clean Energy Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency: Manufacturing/Machinist Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
- Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Laboratory Technology
