Commencement 2023

By April 1,11:59 PM Pacific Time, students must have applied to graduate by completing their Request your Degree or Certificate to be on the list of eligible graduates.

Afterwards, eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions to RSVP for the Commencement.
Please check your Zonemail and spam folder! Visit the Zonemail webpage for access and support.

This includes students who complete requirements during the following terms:

• Fall 2022
• Spring 2023
• Summer 2023 

Students may schedule an appointment to see a Counselor for questions and to determine when they ready to apply for graduation.

On April 15, eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions to RSVP for the Commencement.

Eligible graduates are students who have submitted their Request for Degree or Certificate by April 1 and was confirmed to have met the requirements for a degree or certificate.

Please check your Zonemail and spam folder for the RSVP! Visit the Zonemail webpage for access and support.

April 18 & 19, 10am-5pm, join us for the 2023 Chabot College Grad Fair at the Bookstore, to pick up your free Cap & Gown.

Grad Images Photographers will be on site to take Graduation photos. Come and have your Graduation photo taken! 

Please contact the Bookstore at 510-723-2646 with any questions.

Monday, May 8, 11:59 PM Pacific Time, due date for eligible graduates RSVP for the Commencement.
A RSVP is required to participate.

Each graduate will be allowed three guests and tickets can be obtained after completing the RSVP process.
Every guest must have a ticket. Each ticket is unique and can only be scanned once.

Where is your RSVP?

Eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions to RSVP for the Commencement.
Please check your Zonemail and spam folder! Visit the Zonemail webpage for access and support.

If you experience any issues with your RSVP, please email pacinfo@chabotcollege.edu for assistance.

After May 8:

If tickets are still available after all eligible graduates have RSVP'd, we will email availability to your Zonemail.
Please check your Zonemail and spam folder! Visit the Zonemail webpage for access and support.

If you have any questions, you may contact our Peer Guides Support Line:

If you do not reach a Peer Guide, please leave a voice mail. You will be contacted within 48 business hours. 

In recognition of your hard work and perseverance in completing your studies during these trying times, Chabot College will provide free cap, gown, and tassel to graduates attending the Commencement.

Regalia Pickup on April 18 and 19, 10 AM – 5:00 PM:

The regalia package can be picked up at the Chabot College Bookstore during the Grad Fair.

Students may purchase other graduation accessories, stoles, etc., directly from the Chabot College Bookstore.

Chabot College will host an in-person Commencement for 2023 in two sessions at the Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Graduates and their guests will also be able to view the Commencement via Livestream. The livestream link will be published in early May 2023.

Please note that all plans are subject to change based on the COVID Safety Team and Alameda County Department of Health COVID-19 guidance.

Proof of vaccination is not required for graduating students and guests attending the Commencement.

Face mask is optional unless notified otherwise, in accordance with Alameda County Health Department guidelines.