You are certified for graduation at the end of your last semester. In order to be certified to graduate, and receive your diploma, you must fill out the graduation application by the deadline date on the academic calendar.
Miami Dade College’s Commencement ceremony is held once a year at the end of the spring semester (late April or early May). Exact dates and times for your campus’ ceremony will be posted on the College’s Commencement page which is updated annually prior to the commencement ceremony.