Graduation
Graduation is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to help you prepare for the big day. Whether you’re looking for important deadlines, graduation requirements, or other resources you will find the information below. Congratulations on your achievement!
2026 - 2027 Graduation Deadlines
- September 15, 2026 - December 2026 Graduation Application Deadline
- February 15, 2027 - May 2027 Graduation Application Deadline
- June 15, 2027 - August 2027 Graduation Application Deadline
Graduation Requirements and Procedures
There are so many benefits to obtaining a degree or certificate and you deserve the opportunity to be recognized for it. Triton grants the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Fine Arts as well as the Career Certificate and the Advanced Career Certificate.
Students who complete a degree or certificate program without interruption must satisfy the requirements specified in the college catalog for the year in which they first enrolled. If degree or certificate requirements are changed after enrollment, the student may choose to satisfy the new requirements. If you wish to change your catalog year and/or program, please do so immediately with the Records Office. This will ensure that the correct coursework is displayed on your record for academic planning.
Those who re-enroll after withdrawal from the college for at least one year must satisfy the requirements specified in the catalog for the year in which they re-enter.
Students are encouraged to meet with their program specific counselor to determine if they have met the necessary requirements and/or to finalize a detailed list of courses needed to complete their degree/certificate program.
A degree, career certificate, or advanced certificate is not automatically conferred upon completion of curriculum requirements. Concentrations will not be listed on the diploma for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science programs.
All candidates must:
- Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of graduation.
- Complete an Application for Graduation via your MyTriton portal.
- Log into your MyTriton portal.
- On the Student Self-Service card, select the Academic Planning link.
- Click the Academics menu to display the menu selections.
- Click the Graduation Overview link to continue the graduation application process.
Triton College certifies graduates three times a year in May, August and December, with a Commencement Ceremony held in May.
While we encourage you to participate in the graduation ceremony, attendance is optional.
Academic Honors
High Honors, designated by gold honor cords, are awarded at the annual commencement to graduating associate's degree students having a 3.75 or better cumulative GPA.
Honors, distinguished by red honor cords, are awarded at the annual commencement to graduating associate degree students having at least a 3.50 but less than 3.75 cumulative GPA.
Request a Duplicate Diploma
Please complete the following form to request a duplicate diploma.