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South Suburban College (SSC) will host its 97th Commencement Ceremony in the Physical Fitness and Athletic Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. SSC is committed to honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. The ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live.

The graduation application will soon be available for Spring 2025. Students must apply for graduation to be able to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

To be eligible to receive a degree or certificate, students must:

  • Apply for graduation by the deadline. This means that students who have been denied for graduation in a previous semester must reapply.
  • Clear all financial restrictions.

To be eligible to participate in commencement, students must:

  • Apply for graduation by the deadline. This means that students who have been denied for graduation in a previous semester must reapply.
  • Must complete or be enrolled in all requirements for the degree/certificate during the semester they apply. If students have a course remaining to take in the summer semester, they will need to see their counselor for conditional approval to participate in the ceremony.
  • Apply for graduation by using an online application form by logging into SSC Self-Service.
  • Unfortunately, applicants who submit applications late may not have their names listed in the program because of publication deadlines. If you plan to participate in the ceremony, please be aware of the deadlines.

If you have additional questions regarding your eligibility to graduate, please contact the College & Career Success Center using the QLess app.

Students should direct questions to an academic advisor by accessing the QLess virtual line system: https://www.ssc.edu/qless.