
Petition to Graduate
Petition for Graduation
Steps to Petition for Your Degree
- Prior to petition for graduation, all official transcripts (sealed by the issuing institution and unopened) must be on file in Admissions & Records or attached to the Petition for Graduation.
- One quarter prior to your estimated graduation date, meet with a counselor to go over the degree requirements and submit the Petition for Graduation.
- Schedule a counseling appointment.
Important Associate Degree Deadlines
| Quarter Degree Awarded | Term Transferring | Deadline to Submit Petition | Graduation Status Email Sent | You Receive Your Diploma (Approximately) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | July 30 | October | November | |
| Fall Transfer Degree | Winter Quarter or Spring Semester of the same academic year. | October 1 (May vary per CSU) |
February | March |
| Fall | December 1 | February | March | |
| Winter | March 1 | May | June | |
| Spring Transfer Degree | Fall Quarter or Semester of the following academic year. | March 6 ADT e-verify | September | November |
| Spring | Last day to petition for spring associate degree to have name printed in program. | May 8 | September | November |
| Spring | May 30 | September | November |
Claim Your Digital Diploma
Starting with Spring 2022 graduates, . This makes it easy to share your accomplishments with family, friends and potential employers.
- Upon completion of your degree, you will receive an email to electronically 鈥楥laim鈥 your diploma.
- You can log in to your Parchment account at any time to share your diploma again and again.
- You will then have permanent online access to your digital diploma.
Probation FAQs
If you are a current student who was recently placed on probation after last quarter, you will receive an e-mail with specific instructions on which probation activity to complete and steps to get started.
If you are returning to Foothill and need to clear your probation hold, email us with your name and CWID. We will help you with the next steps. fhprobation@fhda.edu.