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Crossing the Bridge.
Home > Counseling > Graduate

Are you ready to graduate?

Spring 2023 Graduation Petitions due Friday April 14, 2023.   

If you are planning to complete a Certificate or an Associate Degree by the end of the term, you must meet with a counselor to complete a graduation petition by the required deadline.

  • Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Graduation Petition Deadline: Monday March 13, 2023
  • Spring Graduation Petition Deadline: Friday April 14, 2023

To verify that you have met the requirements for graduation and to complete a graduation petition, please schedule an appointment with a counselor at www.gavilan.edu/counseling.  If you are part of a Special Program, please meet with your program counselor.

SAVE THE DATE: Spring 2023 Commencement May 26, 2023

  1. Schedule an  Appointment with a Counselor to complete your petition for graduation by April 14th. 
  2. Check the spelling of your name for the program by April 28th 
  3. Purchase your cap and gown at the Bookstore starting May 1st 
  4. Record a message for your family on May 4th outside the Student Center in the Gilroy Campus (11am-2pm)
  5. Pick up your graduation tickets and parking permit from the Bookstore starting May 5th 
  6. RSVP for Graduation by May 21st
    1. Expect an email with a link to RSVP sometime in April
  7. Attend Rehearsal on May 25th at 10am or 3pm 
    1. Expect an email with a link to RSVP for rehearsal sometime in April
  8. Commencement: May 26th at 3pm 
    1. Arrive by 12:30pm for graduate reception and to pick up your name card

For the most current information about about the Commencement and next steps, visit the Commencement Webpage

 

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Spring 2023 Counseling Hours: *Ofrecemos servicios en Espanol* 

30 Minute Appointments:
Mon-Thurs 8:00-5:30, Fri 8:00-4:00
Gilroy Drop In Counseling: 
Mon - Fri 8:30-1:00
Hollister Drop In Counseling: 
Tues 8:30-10:30, Wed 1:00-3:00


Counseling Support Office (SC 116)

Esther Castaneda
Yo Hablo Español

Phone: (408) 852-2895
Email: ecastaneda@gavilan.edu 

Michelle Jones
Phone: (408) 848-4723
Email: mjones@gavilan.edu


Josie Olivares
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Office: Hollister Briggs Building
Phone: (831) 636-3783

 



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