Graduation Timelines & Ceremony Information


Application Window

Fall 2025

Accepting applications from: August 25th through December 19th. *Fall applications submitted after October 30th will not be ADT verified. Graduation applications to be finalized approximately late January to mid-March.

Spring 2026

Accepting applications from: January 20th through May 21st. *Spring applications submitted after March 12th will not be ADT verified. Spring applications submitted after April 20th will not be included in the May 22, 2026 graduation program. Graduation applications to be finalized approximately late July to mid-August.

Summer 2026

Accepting applications from: January 20th – August 13th. *Summer applications submitted after April 20th will not be included in the May 22, 2026 graduation program. Graduation applications to be finalized approximately mid to late October.

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Spring 2026 Commencement

The Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on May 22, 2026.

Timeline of Events

  • January 20- March 15, 2026
    Community Scholarship packets due to the Financial Aid Office by 4:30 PM
  • March 2 - April 10, 2026
    Taft College Bookstore will be hosting a GRAD Fair from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM through 1:00 PM. Receive a 20% discount on regalia packages with your student ID card with an active ASO sticker the first week of grad fair. Contact the TC Bookstore at 661.763.7731 for details.
  • April 10, 2026
    Deadline to order cap and gown regalia packages. Place orders in the Taft College Bookstore or online at Bookstore.taftcollege.edu. All orders placed after this date will incur an additional fee.
  • May 22, 2026
    Regalia packages not pre-paid are available for pick-up in the Taft College Bookstore no later than 1:00 PM on May 21, 2026.

Ceremony Details

5:30 – 6:30 PM – Commencement Check-In (poolside at Taft Union High School). All graduates need to arrive by 6:00 pm.
6:00 PM – Gates will open for guests
6:30 PM – Line up at the Martin Memorial Stadium – Taft Union High School
7:00 PM – Commencement begins

Graduates please review:

Commencement Instructions

Commencement Map: Stadium is located on San Emidio Street between Wildcat Way and 10th Street.

Important things to remember:

  • All graduates must be present if participating and must be dressed in their cap and gown
  • We recommend that you do not wear high heels
  • NO BALLOONS, AIR HORNS, OR LARGE SIGNS IN THE STADIUM
  • No tickets needed
  • First come, first served for parking and seating for all guests
  • Water will be provided to graduates