Graduation
- Apply for Graduation
- Graduation Requirements
- Commencement
- Additional Associate Degrees
- Diploma Replacement
- Past Commencement Ceremonies
At Coastline College, an Official Education Plan charts a clear, direct path to help students reach their goal of obtaining a degree or certificate. When students enroll in their final class(es), they are ready to apply for graduation! Associate Degrees and Certificates are not automatically awarded upon completion of a student's final class. Students must apply for graduation for each degree and/or certificate they may qualify for when they are enrolled in their final class(es).
Applying for Graduation
Students must apply for graduation for each degree and/or certificate they may qualify for when they are enrolled in their final class(es). The Academic Calendar lists the fall, spring, and summer graduation filing periods. If you need additional information or assistance, call 866.422.2645, or send our graduation team an email at Graduation@Coastline.edu. Please note that the Graduation Application cannot be accepted after the filing period closes.
Graduation Requirements
Coastline requires students to:
- Submit all OFFICIAL transcripts.
- Have an Official Education Plan on file.
- Complete at least 12 units with Coastline to establish residency.
- Complete all major-related coursework with a grade of C or higher.
- Complete 18 units in General Education.
- English and Math courses must be passed with a C or higher.
- Complete a minimum of 60 units/semester hours of acceptable coursework from regionally accredited institutions.
- Maintain a Grade Point Average (PGA) of at least a 2.0 at Coastline and overall. Click here to calculate your GPA.
- Be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification during the semester graduation is petitioned).
Commencement
Coastline College's 2022 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.(PST). Up to date detailed information for graduates and their guests can be found on our commencement page
Throughout the year, Coastline College's Extended Learning Division participates in numerous graduation events held on military installations across the country. Students are requested to let our Graduation Department know if they will be participating in a ceremony held on base.
If you need additional information or assistance, email Graduation@Coastline.edu or call the Extended Learning Division's Graduation Department at 866-422-2645.
Additional Associate Degrees
Students who already possess an Associate degree may be awarded an additional degree upon completion of the following:
- All requirements of a major or area of emphasis in a different field of study.
- Coursework from the previous major may be applied towards the new major.
- Twelve additional units in residence at Coastline College after conferral of the previous degree.
- General Education units earned from a previous Associate degree may be applied toward subsequent Associate degrees.
- If there has been a break in enrollment from when the last degree was awarded, the student must complete the General Education requirements in effect at the time the student re-enrolls.
Previous Commencement Ceremonies
2022 Coastline College Commencement Highlights
2022 Coastline College Commencement
2021 Coastline College Virtual Commencement
2020 Coastline College Virtual Commencement
2019 Coastline College Commencement
2018 Coastline College Commencement Highlights