Register for Commencement
The 2026 Commencement ceremony is for all graduating students in Fall I & II 2025 and Spring I & II 2026.
If you expect to graduate in one of those semesters/sessions, please register to walk in Commencement.
Cap & Gown
Participating Guttman graduates must wear academic regalia (a.k.a. a cap and gown) to the Commencement ceremony. You can choose to rent your academic regalia (for free) or purchase your academic regalia to keep. Select your choice when you register for Commencement.
If you’ve selected to purchase your regalia, be sure to do so before the May 12, 2026 deadline. Be sure to purchase your regalia directly with the following link:
Commencement Tickets
Every graduate and soon-to-be graduate attending and participating in this year’s Commencement will receive up to four (4) tickets for their invited guests.
Tickets will be distributed with your academic regalia the week of June 1, 2026. Exact distribution details will be sent to you via email.
2026 Class Speaker
Do you have what it takes to represent the Guttman Community College Class of 2026? If so, we hope you’ll consider applying to be class speaker. Our speakers are self-nominated, so be sure to tell us you’re interested when you register for Commencement.
Must apply by Friday, April 17 at 10 p.m.
Graduation Portraits
Thornton Studio Photographers will take head shots of all our graduates on Tuesday, May 26 and Friday, May 29. Select a date and time when you register to walk in the Commencement ceremony.
College Ring
Celebrate your accomplishment with a class ring! See the Guttman Community College collection available through Balfour.
Rehearsal
All graduates are expected to attend the commencement rehearsal to learn about event logistics and what to do during the ceremony.
Tentative date/time: Monday, June 16, 12:00 p.m., Guttman Library
The Stellas Award Ceremony
Graduates are invited to attend The Stellas: Student Awards Ceremony. RSVP to the annual event via Campus Groups.
Monday, June 15, time and location TBD