Graduation Celebration

Graduation Celebration Drive-Thru Event at Main Campus:

Graduates are invited to a “drive-thru” event on the main campus on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to pick up a free commemorative lawn sign, a 2021 tassel, and other commemorative items. Quantities are limited, as we purchased the same number of signs/tassels as the number of graduates we usually see participate in our annual on-ground ceremony. Items will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. The pick-up location will be in the East Parking Lot. You may only enter at the driveway off Day Road. View the Ventura College Campus Map Online. There are many departments participating in the drive-thru celebration; you should receive additional information directly from those groups.

NOTE: This is a drive-thru event. Please remain in your car as we practice safe, social distancing. Thank you!

To help avoid long wait times, we ask that you arrive at the time indicated below based on your last name:

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Last names beginning with A through D

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Last names beginning with E through L

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Last names beginning with M through Q

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Last names beginning with R through Z

 

Photo Opportunity:

Ventura College is partnering with Grad Images! Graduates will have the opportunity to have their picture taken in the West Parking Lot. As this is a drive-thru event, only the graduate may leave their car for the photograph.

NOTE: The only entrance open for this event is the driveway off Day Road by East Parking Lot.

Drive-Thru Event at Ventura College East Campus:

Ventura College East Campus is also holding a drive-thru graduation event on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. That event will include all of the graduation giveaways mentioned above as well as a photo opportunity. View the Ventura College East Campus Map (available soon).

Graduates are invited to fill out an online questionnaire and upload a photo of themselves to be featured on the Ventura College Commencement webpage. Each student will have a unique link to their graduation profile, which they can share with family and friends. The site will also feature graduation speeches from Ventura College President, Dr. Kim Hoffmans, and Associated Students President, Carlo Plascencia, among other distinguished speakers. Students have until the end of Sunday, May, 2nd, 2021, to submit their information online to be included on the Ventura College Commencement page.  Graduates will be notified when they are able to submit their profiles.

Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 graduates who have not already received their diplomas should check their MyVCCCD email for an email from diplomaorder@michaelsutter.com to request mailing. Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 graduates will receive diploma information via MyVCCCD email 8-10 weeks after the respective term ends.

APPLY FOR DEGREE or CERTIFICATE COMPLETION:

• If you haven't already, make sure OFFICIAL AP SCORES, (Advanced Placement examinations on which a student scored 3 or higher) and OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS from each college and university you have attended are on file with Admissions and Records.
• The Degree/Certificate Completion Application must be completed in person with an Academic Counselor.
• Make an appointment with a counselor to apply for Degree/Certificate Completion in person at the Information Desk (SSC Building) or by calling 805.289.6448
• Counseling Department office hours (SSC Building) Monday & Tuesday 7:45am - 6pm, Wednesday & Thursday 7:45am - 5pm and Fridays, 7:45am - 1pm

Some of our graduates have inquired about wanting to purchase regalia even though we may not hold an in-person commencement ceremony. 

The Ventura College Bookstore traditionally has graduation-related items such as caps, gowns, tassels, diploma covers, pride sashes, frames, and other items. The Bookstore is creating a website specifically for the items listed above and graduates will be notified when they are able to purchase graduation related items. 

To purchase graduation related items please using the following Herf Jones webpage link:

http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/ventura/

 

All orders will need to be placed no later than 4/25.  Orders will arrive directly to home addresses on or before 5/18.

The Herff Jones website will close down on 4/25 and will not accept orders after this date.