Male student waving his hands at the crowd wearing a cap and gown

Commencement Ceremony

Nearly 950 graduates received their diplomas during the 58th Commencement Ceremony. Outstanding graduates John Ogan and Bailey Svoboda provided the keynote speeches to students participating in the annual ceremony and encouraged their fellow graduates to establish connections and make a difference in people’s lives. 

The College invites all graduates to engage with our alumni community. If you have questions, contact the Office of Student Records at commencement@cod.edu.

One moment I couldn’t wait for was when I walked across the stage at graduation with my children in the audience watching me earn the degrees I worked so hard and sacrificed for. It will always be one of the most important moments in my life.

Erika AndersonCOD Graduate