Ready to Graduate?
Congratulations, you did it! Below is detailed information about your next steps.
Earning an Associate's Degree
Schedule an appointment with a counselor to file a Graduation Petition form. See Graduation Office for deadlines pertaining to your specific degree type.
If you are completing all the requirements for your degree at the end of the Fall semester, the petition deadline is typically in September. If you are completing all the requirements for your degree at the end of the Spring semester, the petition deadline is typically in February.
Earning a Certificate
Once you have completed all of the required courses for a Certificate of Proficiency or Certificate of Completion, the Graduation Office will automatically award your certificate. This applies to all students who have completed ALL of the requirements for the certificate at Santa Ana College.
For those who are attempting to use courses from other colleges (or courses completed as part of an articulated pathway in high school) to meet Certificate requirements, please schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Certificate of Completion Petition and/or any necessary petitions to substitute courses. See Graduation Office for deadlines.
Applying for a Child Development Permit
Visit the Child Development Training Consortium website for detailed information about the Child Development Permit and the online application. For more information about the Child Development Permit requirements, we encourage you to sign up for a Child Development Permit Party.
Transferring to a University
Visit the University Transfer Center the year prior to your transfer date for UC & CSU information sessions and application workshops. Note that some campuses and/or majors may not accept applications during all application periods. Be sure to follow all application deadlines depending on the term you plan to transfer:
- Fall (UC & CSU): October 1 - November 30
- Winter/Spring (UC): July 1 - July 31
- Spring (CSU): August 1 - August 31
