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College Of The Canyons To Host Two Commencement Ceremonies

This year the class of 2023 will be split up into two commencement ceremonies at College of the Canyons, with one in the morning and one in the evening. 

The ceremonies are set to begin at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the college’s Honor Grove, located on the Valencia campus.

“This year, the college will be conferring more than 3,400 degrees,” said Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook. “As Chancellor, there is no other day I look forward to the most throughout the school year than Commencement. It is a momentous occasion for our graduates who have worked tirelessly to reach their graduation goal, despite facing various challenges and setbacks along the way, to make their dreams a reality. Their perseverance, determination, and vision are inspiring to us all. I wish to extend my sincerest congratulations to the College of the Canyons Class of 2023.”

The class of 2023 has 2,206 students who petitioned for graduation this semester. The class represents 108 majors, with 303 business administration for transfer (303) ranking as the leading field of study among graduates.

There are also 881 students graduating with two or more degrees.The class of 2023 is approximately 59.3 percent female and 40.2 percent male. 

Academically, there are 914 students graduating with honors — which requires a 3.5 GPA or higher — and 91 students with perfect 4.0 GPAs, which grants them the status of valedictorians at the college. The average GPA of the class of 2023 is 3.30.

The oldest student in the class is 72-year-old graduate Virginia Marie Giritlian. In total, there are six graduates over the age of 60.

The youngest graduate in the class is 16-year-old Cory R. Chen. Notably, there are also 35 veteran graduates in the college’s class of 2023.

The scene of many graduations and other college ceremonies and events, the COC Honor Grove is located in the center of campus and will be outfitted with a stage for the presentation of diplomas and certificates, as well as seating for the graduates and the proud families and friends who will be in attendance.

Ticket holders should plan to arrive on campus no later than 8:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., as parking lots are expected to be congested and guest seating will be limited.


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College Of The Canyons To Host Two Commencement Ceremonies

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