(Santa Ana, Calif.) Santa Ana College (SAC) will celebrate its 2026 Commencement at Santa Ana Stadium on June 4, at 5:00 p.m., honoring the graduating students who have completed bachelor's degrees in Occupational Studies, associate degrees of science or the arts, and certificates of achievement, as well as those who have completed high school diplomas or the equivalent from SAC's School of Continuing Education (SCE). A total of 3,437 total students will be graduating, with 2,656 associate degrees, 1,067 associate degree for transfer, 13 bachelor's degrees, and 2,959 certificates awarded.
“This has been another extraordinary academic year at Santa Ana College, that was made possible, because of our graduates," said President Dr. Annebelle Nery. “I am looking forward to celebrating our graduates at our 110th Annual Commencement"
The theme for this year's Commencement Ceremony is “Inspired, Empowered, Transformed" and graduation speakers will include the valedictorians from SAC's credit and noncredit programs, as well as a graduate from the bachelor's degree program for Occupational Studies.
For more information about SAC's 2026 Commencement ceremony, visit the Commencement 2026 dedicated page.
At Santa Ana College, students can work toward completing an associate degree, university transfer, career training or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Studies. Summer classes start June 15, and Fall classes start August 17 – enrollment is currently open. Transform your life through education, start your journey today, please visit www.sac.edu.
As part of Santa Ana College, the School of Continuing Education has FREE classes for those 18 years or older living in California. Continuing Education offers programs, including English language, high school diploma, career training, citizenship and more. To learn more about SCE or to enroll, please visit www.sac.edu/sce.
About Santa Ana College:
Santa Ana College (SAC), founded in 1915, serves more than 70,000 students yearly for credit and noncredit classes. At present, SAC students can work toward completing an associate degree, university transfer, career/workforce training or a bachelor's degree in occupational studies. In 2025, the college will offer a second bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies. As part of Santa Ana College, the School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center offers free classes throughout the community for adults of all ages and academic backgrounds. Santa Ana College is an award-winning college and was recently ranked as one of the nation's top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students and named one of the best community colleges in California by Intelligent.com for a 2nd consecutive year. The college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel.