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Ready to get your associate degree from PCC? The first step is to petition for your degree.

When to Petition for Your Degree

You should petition for your degree after you register for your final classes. The final deadline to petition for each term depends on whether or not you have completed all your coursework at PCC.

Note: Deadlines are subject to change.  Please check the registration calendar for the most up-to-date information. 

Deadline for PCC Only Credits

Follow the below deadlines if you have completed all your college-level coursework at PCC.

  • Spring 2025:   
    • Degree petition filing deadline and participation in June 2025 Commencement - May 16, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline without participation in June 2025 Commencement - June 16, 2025
  • Summer 2025:   
    • PCC Complete (Priority Registration) Degree petition filing deadline - May 12, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline - August 15, 2025
  • Fall 2025:   
    • PCC Complete (Priority Registration) Degree petition filing deadline  - June 23, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline - TBA

Deadlines for External Transcripts/Documents

Follow these deadlines, if you have completed college credit outside of PCC. Note: You must submit all final official transcripts and records from other colleges or universities before your degree at PCC may be awarded. 

  • Spring 2025: 
    • Degree petition filing deadline and participation in June 2025 Commencement - May 16, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline without participation in June 2025 Commencement - May 16, 2025
  • Summer 2025:
    • PCC Complete (Priority Registration) Degree petition filing deadline - May 12, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline - TBA
  • Fall 2025: 
    • PCC Complete (Priority Registration) Degree petition filing deadline - June 23, 2025
    • Degree petition filing deadline - TBA 

How to Petition for Your Degree

If you only have credits from PCC, you may request for a degree check or degree petition in one of the following ways:

Drop-In Counseling

Go to Drop-In Counseling

PCC Connect

  1. Log into PCC Connect
  2. Use the "Raise My Hand" option
  3. Select I am Ready to Graduate (PCC Complete or Graduation)!
  4. Let us know:
    • Which degrees(s) you are completing
    • List the last classes needed to complete
    • Provide your phone number

Watch our video to learn how to use the Raise My Hand feature.  

After you raise your hand, you will be contacted by a member of our completion team with next steps and outcomes.  

Processing time is about 2-4 weeks. As long as the request is submitted during the application period, your request will be reviewed. Thank you for your patience.

Go to PCC Connect

Before You Petition for Your Degree

If you have attended other colleges or universities, you must submit all final official transcripts and records before degrees at PCC may be awarded. 

  • Transcripts with in-progress work will not be considered. 
  • If AP test scores are being used to meet any of your requirements, request official AP scores from College Board.
  • Submit documentation of Language Other Than English if you are using the IGETC (for UC) general education for your degree.

How to Petition

If you have non-PCC credits, you may request for a degree check or degree petition with a counselor in one of the following ways.   

Counseling Appointment

Meet With a Counselor in an Appointment