Commencement Ceremony: Commencement 2026 will be held in person at Carkeet Park at
5pm on May 1, 2026.
If you plan to attend our commencement ceremony, we please RSVP by Friday, April 3rd through starfish. If you have trouble logging into Starfish, please contact the Help Desk by calling
209-588-5385. You must RSVP and have your graduation application submitted by April 3, 2026 in order
for your name to be published in the Commencement Program or to walk in the Spring
Commencement Celebration.
Academic Regalia: This commencement ceremony is designed to honor students’ achievement and success and as recognition of this success, Regalia will be worn, and Regalia will be provided by Columbia College with no cost to the graduates.
Graduation Fair: Kick off your accomplishment in celebration! April 23rd in upper and lower Manzanita
anytime between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. Graduates will pick up their FREE regalia on this
date.
Graduate Check-in: On the day of Commencement, graduates will check-in between 3:30 and 4:00pm at Oak Pavilion to line-up for the ceremony.
Affinity Groups: Columbia College is proud to have numerous celebrations for our graduates. For all
of our graduation celebrations, please visit the graduation information webpage.
Commencement Parking: To help ensure smooth and safe Commencement experience, each graduate will receive
two vehicle parking passes for use in Lots A, B, C, and surrounding areas. All graduates
and their guests must arrive in no more than two vehicles total. This will help minimize
congestion and support safe entry and exit from campus. Parking passes will be distributed
at the Grad Fair on April 23 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Check-in at upper manzanita!
Your academic achievement at Columbia College represents a significant personal milestone and the commencement ceremony is our way of recognizing your success! If you have any questions regarding the Commencement Ceremony, please e-mail claimjumpers@yosemite.edu, and a member of the Commencement Committee will respond to your inquiry within 24-48 hours.
If you will be requiring assistance with special accommodations, to make a request please contact the DSPS Office at 209.588.5130 to review at least 10 business days before the event.
If you have any questions regarding the Commencement Ceremony, please e-mail claimjumpers@yosemite.edu, and a member of the Commencement Committee will respond to your inquiry within 24-48 hours. We highly encourage you to view our frequently asked questions page in preparation for the Commencement Ceremony, linked bellow.
