GED® Graduation
Redwood Campus, Grants Pass on Saturday, June 15, 2024
GED Graduates are invited to participate in a traditional commencement ceremony on the Redwood (Grants Pass) campus. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
Caps, gowns, and tassels are required for graduates.
This ceremony is only for those who participated in GED Prep Classes at RCC, under GED & Pre-College Education / Adult Basic Skills.
Applying for Graduation
- Submit a GED Graduation Application.
- Deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 12, 2025.
- An email will be sent to you from Alissa Ramirez ([email protected]). She will confirm that your application is accepted and provide further information.
Caps, Gowns and Tassels
- Tassels will be provided to GED Grads for free at check-in.
- Caps and Gowns will be provided on loan at check-in.
- Return of caps and gowns due at end of commencement.
- You may also purchase your own cap and gown.
Honor Cords
- Blue and Green cords will be gifted to those that participated in our Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) with a passing grade.
- Gold cords will be gifted to those that achieved a score of 170 or higher on at least 1 official GED test.
Commencement Guest Information
Accommodation Requests
The graduate line-up will take place in paved, concrete areas for approximately an hour before the ceremony. Graduates will be seated in chairs on grass, which has a slight slope, and access to the seating area involves navigating a couple of steps.
To ensure that all graduates and their guests can fully participate in the event, we offer accommodations upon request. If you or your guest(s) require assistance during the ceremony — including alternate seating arrangements, mobility support, or other accommodations — please complete the Accommodation Request Form. All requests must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on June 6.