View Delta College's 90th Commencement that was held on May 15, 2025.
90th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Adventist Health Arena
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Last updated: 04/22/2025
Q: I have applied for graduation. Will I get my degree at Commencement?
A: No. Classes don’t end until early May, and it takes Delta College additional time to evaluate thousands of degree applications and ensure students have met the requirements for their degrees. At Commencement you will receive an honorary scroll, but your actual degree will come in the mail at a later date once your application for graduation has been approved. Please note that due to the number of applicants applying for graduation, it may take a couple of months before you receive your degree in the mail. You also have the option of ordering an “eDiploma”. More info here: https://deltacollege.edu/diploma-replacement-and-ediploma-online
Q. I have applied for graduation. What else do I need to do?
A. You will receive an email asking you to complete a graduate survey and to RSVP for the Commencement ceremony. This survey helps us know how many graduates plan to attend. It’s very important that you keep a close eye on your email for additional updates as Commencement draws closer. Also be sure to attend rehearsal on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
Q. When can I pickup my Capand Gown?
A. Caps, gown, and tassel are now available at the Delta College Bookstore or order online at . When you come to the Bookstore, you will also be able to pick up five (5) Commencement tickets for your guests.Bookstore hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed weekends. Phone (209) 954–5086.
Q. Ticket Requirements
A.Tickets are required for guests at the Commencement ceremony. You can get up to five (5) tickets for your guests when you pick up your cap and gown at the Delta College Bookstore.Tickets are not required for children under the age of 2 years if children are held on the lap of an accompanying adult. Strollers are prohibited. Graduates do not need a ticket for entry. Please do not attempt to sell, purchase, or exchange tickets.
Q. Parking
A. There is no cost for parking on the day of rehearsal. Parking will be $15 on the day of Commencement. See for further details. Street parking is free. The City of Stockton parking fee is $15 per vehicle in the West Fremont Street parking lot (across the street from the Stockton Ballpark), and in the parking garage (adjacent to the Arena). We encourage you to consider carpooling. Parking lots open at 4:00 p.m. Please do not park in the Stockton Ballpark parking lot.
For more information, please see the(PDF) (Updated 4/18/2025)
Some Delta College programs host what we refer to as special celebrations at the end of the academic year. These celebrations are not to be confused with Commencement itself. Both the special ceremonies and Commencement are optional; you can attend one or both if you like.
Please contact the specific Program or Cohort for information about other ceremonies that are happening for graduates.
