Frequently Asked Questions
When & Where is the graduation ceremony?
Ventura College Graduation will be Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10 a.m at the Ventura College Sportsplex.
Remote Livestream will be held in the Ventura College Performing Arts Center and Applied Science Center.
When will I receive additional information about the ceremony?
To register for the ceremony, an email will be sent to you by April 8th from VCGraduationInformation@vcccd.edu to register for the ceremony and reserve (4) tickets for guests. You must be registered for the ceremony in order to walk in the graduation ceremony.
How do I RSVP for graduation?
You will RSVP for guest tickets through EventBrite. At this time, each participating graduate may request up to four (4) tickets. If you do not need tickets for any guests, please contact the Student Activities Office at 805-289-6487.
Can I purchase/request additional tickets?
The tickets for graduation are free of charge. There are no additional tickets available for purchase, and we do not anticipate having extra tickets available.
Does the graduate need a ticket to participate in the ceremony?
Graduates walking in the processional do not need a ticket to participate.
Will students earning a Certificate of Achievement be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony?
Yes, we are celebrating all degree and certificate recipients.
I applied for graduation. Why have I not received any information for requesting tickets?
Please be sure to check your spam folder and note that the email from Eventbrite will be sent soon after you receive the graduation email from Ventura College.
When will I receive my diploma?
Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 graduates who have not received their diplomas should check their MyVCCCD account for an email from updatediplomainfo@michaelsutter.com to request mailing. Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates will receive diploma information via MyVCCCD email 8-10 weeks after the term ends.
Do I need to wear a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony?
Yes, you must wear regalia (black cap and gown) to participate in the ceremony.
Where do I get my cap and gown (regalia)?
Purchase your graduation regalia at the Ventura College Bookstore.
Are graduates allowed to decorate their caps?
Yes, you may decorate your cap.
Are balloons allowed at the graduation ceremony?
Balloons are not allowed in the Sportsplex stadium.
Do children need a ticket to attend the ceremony?
Children under the age of two (2) are not required to have a ticket to enter the Sportsplex.
May I bring a stroller into the Sportsplex stadium?
We will have stroller parking at the entrance of the Sportsplex. Strollers are not allowed in the stands or on the field.