This email was sent to current students who had earned enough units at the end of winter quarter to be potentially eligible to graduate this spring.
June 2, 2025
Get Ready for Graduation!
Graduation Day is Sunday, June 29
Dear Student,
Graduation is coming up soon! If you're planning to graduate this year, here are some tips to help you get ready for the big day.
De Anza's 58th annual commencement celebration will be held on a Sunday this year – Sunday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.
Throughout this month, many affinity groups, Learning Communities and other programs will be hosting special end-of-year celebrations for their graduating students, families and friends.
You'll find more information and a complete schedule of year-end events at deanza.edu/graduation.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Please make a note of these important dates:
- Order your graduation pack – including cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and other regalia no later than Monday, June 16, to be sure items arrive in time for the big day. (Visit the campus Bookstore in the RSS Building, or place your order online.)
- File for your degree no later than Monday, June 16, if you want your name listed in the printed souvenir program.
- There is no deadline to participate in the commencement ceremony, but you must apply for your degree by June 27 in order to have it awarded for spring quarter.
Visit deanza.edu/graduation for more tips and updates, including information about free parking and where to meet inside the Convention Center. Watch for announcements about this year's student grad speaker and major award recipients – coming soon!
Special Grad Slideshow
All graduating students are invited to submit a message and photo for the optional Graduation Slideshow – no later than Monday, June 23. We’ll publish the slideshow online before graduation, for everyone to enjoy.
Digital Congrats Cards
Starting today, you and your family or friends can submit digital Congrats Cards for your favorite grads – or the entire Class of 2025.
Disability-Related Accommodations
- Sign language interpreters will be present at the commencement celebration on June 29.
- For disability accommodations, please send an email to balduccilaureen@deanza.edu
- For general questions, please email communications@deanza.edu
Commencement Livestream
In case you have family members or friends who can’t attend in person, the event will be livestreamed with captions, beginning at 3 p.m. at deanza.edu/graduation.
Congratulations to all our graduates!
Best wishes,
De Anza College