Story by: Ivan Villa, Staff Writer
Photo Courtesy Cypress College Website
Cypress College spring 2026 degree applications are open, and eligible students must submit this application to receive their degree or certificate, according to the Cypress College website under the Spring 2026 Graduation Tab
The deadline to apply for degrees or certificates is Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Students who wish to petition for an exception to the degree/certificate deadline can do so from Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, through Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Applications for degrees and certificates must be submitted online via the electronic forms, according to the Cypress College website,
Students completing an Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree, Associate Degree for Transfer, or University for Transfer, should apply under Apply for AA/AS, ADT, UCT.
Students earning a Bachelor’s Degree must apply under Apply for Bachelor’s Degree.
Students completing a Certificate of Achievement should submit under Apply for Certificate of Achievement.
Students seeking to apply for California State University General Educational Breadth or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum certification, which is not required if an ADT or UCT has already been applied for, must use the Apply for CSU, GE IGETC form.
Students planning to participate in the 59th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026, are required to wear academic regalia to participate. Cap, gown and tassel packages may be purchased for $28 plus shipping and tax through February 28. Honor cords are available for an additional $12.
