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Graduation

A line of students in graduation gowns, hats, and shawls

Congratulations, Falcons! You’ve reached an incredible milestone and are ready to celebrate your achievement. This page is your one-stop resource for everything you need to complete the graduation process at Solano Community College. Here, you’ll find step-by-step checklists, answers to frequently asked questions, important dates, and direct links to petitions and other graduation forms to help you cross the finish line with confidence.

Graduation will be held at 6:00 pm on May 21, 2026,

at Doc Hollister Stadium, Fairfield Campus.

All graduation candidates must apply (petition) to graduate. Petitioning for a Degree or Certificate – Forms should be completed and signed, then emailed to admissions@solano.edu for processing. The graduation application (petition) can be found by visiting the Forms page.

Once your application (petition) has been processed, you will receive an email invitation to RSVP with a link to register for the Ceremony. 

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests, each graduate is allotted a maximum of five (5) tickets for the ceremony.

Please note that all attendees, including infants and young children, require an entry ticket. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate all graduates and their loved ones on this special day.

Your cap, gown, and tassel can be ordered through the Solano Bookstore.

If you need assistance in acquiring a cap and gown, please email graduationinfo@solano.edu