2023 Taft College Commencement Ceremony
On May 19, 2023, Taft College will be conducting an in-person commencement ceremony at the Martin Memorial Stadium at Taft Union High School to honor our 2022-2023 graduates. All Taft College confirmed graduate candidates from Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring and Summer 2023 are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony. For more information and important details on participating in the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony, please click on www.taftcollege.edu/graduation.
To apply for graduation:
Turn in a completed Student Candidacy for Graduation application to the Office of Academic Records by emailing your application to tcgradapps@taftcollege.edu. Application must be completed in full and signed (by student). If you are planning to transfer, it is strongly recommended that you consult with your counselor. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Academic Records at (661) 763-7756.
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Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor or advisor to complete the Student Candidacy for Graduation application together. To schedule a counseling appointment, please call (661) 763-7748.
AA/AS or AA-T/AS-T Degrees and or Certificates:
- Local Degrees: Associate in Arts (AA) & Associate in Science (AS).
- Transfer Degrees: Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) & Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T).
- Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates: Certificate of Achievement (CA).
- Local approved Certificates: Certificate of Completion (CC).
Please note: This type of certificate will not appear on your academic records.
Please refer to page 2 of the Student Candidacy for Graduation for a complete list of major codes.
Graduation Application Deadlines
For students applying for any award, you must submit your candidacy for graduation to Taft College by the following application period:
- Fall Graduation – Accepting applications from August 22nd through December 16th. *Fall applications submitted after October 28th will not be ADT verified.
- Spring Graduation – Accepting applications from January 17th through May 18th. *Spring applications submitted after March 14th will not be ADT verified. Spring applications submitted after April 14th will not be included in the May 19, 2023 graduation program.
- Summer Graduation – Accepting applications from April 1st through August 10th. *Summer applications submitted after April 14th will not be included in the May 19, 2023 graduation program.
Information to know if applying for an AA-T or AS-T
SB 1440 – Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (STAR) enables the California Community Colleges and California State University to collaborate on the creation of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree programs for transfer. These AA-T and AS-T degrees allow students to complete an Associate’s degree and satisfy lower division general education and major requirements for transfer at the same time.
When applying to CSU for fall admission, students must complete the CSU admissions application between October 1 and November 30 of the year prior to transfer. Students must indicate on the CSU admission application the particular AA-T or AS-T being awarded by the California Community College and the date the degree will be complete. Students must apply for the AA-T or AS-T at Taft College no later than the Spring semester prior to transferring.
When applying to CSU for spring admission, students must complete the CSU admissions application between August 1 and August 30 of the year prior to transfer. Students must indicate on the CSU admission application the particular AA-T or AS-T being awarded by the California Community College and the date the degree will be complete. Students must apply for the AA-T or AS-T at Taft College no later than the Fall semester prior to transferring.
This information is subject to change. Updates are made as new information is released.
