Commencement
2024 Commencement Ceremony
Columbia Gorge Community College is excited to celebrate our graduating students this year! We will be hosting an in-person commencement ceremony. The event will also be streamed live.
Commencement Ceremony is Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m. in the Fort Dalles Readiness Center at The Dalles Campus, 400 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles.
All degree and certificate and GED students who completed or plan to complete fall 2023, winter 2024, spring 2024, or summer 2024 are eligible to participate and encouraged to attend.
At ceremony, graduating students will arrive in cap and gown and have the opportunity to:
- Have their name announced
- Get their diploma cover
- Walk across stage
- Be congratulated by our honored guests, including college leadership and Board of Education members
- Be celebrated by the CGCC community and their fellow students
Caps and gowns will be available for purchase in the Campus Store on The Dalles Campus beginning Monday, May 13th.
The Campus Store hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m,
Cost for the cap, gown, & tassel package is $29.95.
CGCC wants all graduates to participate, regardless of ability to purchase a cap and gown. If you need assistance, please contact Student Services at studentservices@cgcc.edu.
GRADUATING STUDENTS:
Click here to let us know if you are coming to the Commencement Ceremony by May 31st!