Save the Date!
Delta College's 91st annual Commencement will take place on May 14, 2026, at Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton. Watch this page for news and updates in the weeks and months to come.
Student and Alumni Speakers
Updated March 25th, 2026
Applications for student and alumni speaker have now closed. Thank you for your interest!
Latest Updates
Last updated: 04/02/2026
Tickets
Due to space constraints at the arena, tickets will once again be required this year. The number of tickets that each graduate will receive will be shared with you at a later date. We intend to livestream the ceremony for those unable to attend.
Caps and Gowns
Starting around late April, you will be able to purchase your cap, gown, and tassel at the Delta College Bookstore. The College will announce when caps and gowns are available; please do not come to the Bookstore until you have received that announcement.
Rehearsal
Graduates are highly encouraged to be present at rehearsal so that the ceremony proceeds smoothly. Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Additional details will be shared as we get closer.
Gradfest
Get into that Commencement spirit with Gradfest! Decorate your cap, get some swag and snacks, and join the Alumni Association. Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Danner Hall.
Eligibility for Commencement
To participate in Commencement, you must be graduating with an associate degree, and you must have applied for graduation for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026.
The deadline to apply for graduation for Spring 2026 was March 27, 2026.
If you applied for graduation, watch your email for more information about Commencement in the weeks to come!
Special Celebrations
Some Delta College programs host what we refer to as "special celebrations" at the end of the academic year. These celebrations are not to be confused with Commencement itself. Both the special ceremonies and Commencement are optional; you can attend one or both if you like.
Please contact the specific program or cohort for information about other ceremonies that are happening for graduates.
Relive the Memories
Watch Delta's 90th annual Commencement ceremony to relieve the day, or to get a sense of what to expect if you have not participated in Commencement before.
