Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges to award more than 6,230 degrees and certificates in 2026

by Eliza Bethalper | May 30, 2026 12:28 pm

Source:  Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

May 30, 2026 (El Cajon) – Next week, Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges will be awarding more than 6,230 degrees and certificates to nearly 2,500 graduates, with over 900 graduates expected to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies.

Cuyamaca College is awarding 358 additional degrees compared to 2025, which represents an approximate 32% increase in degrees and certificates awarded. Over 600 Grossmont College students are graduating with honors, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher, and over 40 students are graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

Over 1,700 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) will be awarded, a significant increase over last year, with students planning to transfer to four-year universities, including San Diego State University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, California State University San Marcos, University of San Diego, and UC San Diego.

Cuyamaca College Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Cuyamaca College Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center

Visuals:  Commencement Ceremony, student procession, students being awarded degrees, students and families celebrating

1:1’s:      Graduating students, families, faculty, and administrators

Grossmont Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

San Diego State University Viejas Arena

Visuals:  Commencement Ceremony, student procession, students being awarded degrees, students and families celebrating

1:1’s:      Graduating students, families, faculty, and administrators

About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD)

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District[1] (the District) includes Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges, which offer hundreds of degree and certificate programs, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Advanced/Basic Certificates. The District is the largest provider of higher education and job training in East County, and is a top transfer pathway to San Diego State University. The colleges lead the way in developing educational programs, classes and services that meet the needs of the community of learners, and prepare students to meet changing community and workforce needs, while advancing social justice and economic mobility. Learn more and enroll at www.gcccd.edu/enroll.

Source URL: https://eastcountymagazine.org/grossmont-and-cuyamaca-colleges-to-award-more-than-6230-degrees-and-certificates-in-2026/