This email was sent to all students registered for spring quarter.
June 18, 2024
Introducing This Year's Grad Speaker
Dear Student,
We’re excited to announce that Andrea Aviles Guzman will be this year’s Commencement Speaker for the collegewide graduation celebration on Saturday, June 29. You can read all about Andrea here – and keep reading below for some important grad reminders.
Student Speaker
There was a time when Andrea Aviles Guzman thought college wasn’t for her. Now she’s transferring to the University of California, Santa Cruz, after winning the prestigious Karl S. Pister scholarship to help pay her way.
Andrea, 25, is graduating with an associate degree for transfer in Sociology. She wants to be a social worker or work in a field where she can help children and families.
“There’s so much work that needs to be done. I can’t fix everything, but I can help,” she said.
In recent years, commencement speakers have most often been chosen from among the major scholarship winners. We'll be profiling more students who are receiving major graduation awards in coming days. You'll find all the stories, photos and details about this year's celebration at deanza.edu/graduation.
Graduation Updates
De Anza's 57th annual commencement ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Doors will open at 1 p.m.
If you're planning to graduate this year, please remember these deadlines:
- Send us your photo and message for the special Graduation Slideshow – no later than Monday, June 24.
- Buy your cap and gown in person at the campus Bookstore by Thursday, June 27. (The deadline has passed to order online and have items shipped in time for graduation.)
- There is no deadline to participate in the ceremony, but you must apply for your degree by Friday, June 28 in order to have it awarded for spring quarter. (You must have filed your application by June 17 in order to have your name listed in the printed graduation program.)
Digital Congrats Cards
Everyone is welcome to submit digital Congrats Cards for your favorite grads – or the entire Class of 2024.
You can view these online now at deanza.edu/graduation/2024-congrats.
Disability Accommodations
- Sign language interpreters will be present at the commencement celebration on June 29.
- For disability accommodations, please send an email to dss@deanza.edu.
Commencement Livestream
In case you have family members or friends who can’t attend in person, the event will be livestreamed with captions, beginning at 3 p.m. at deanza.edu/graduation.