Commencement Ceremony

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As we approach our 2025 commencement, we’re filled with pride and excitement. This ceremony marks not just the end of your academic journey, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibilities.

Your hard work and perseverance have brought you to this moment. Whether joining us in person or virtually, your achievements will be celebrated, and your potential recognized.

CIAT remains committed to your success beyond graduation. As you step into the next phase of your career, remember that you’ll always be part of the CIAT family.

Thank you for being an integral part of the CIAT family. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish next!

Mark Your Calendar and Stay Informed!

Date: Friday, July 25th, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Joan B. Kroc Theater

Address: 6611 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Our 2025 Commencement will feature both in-person and virtual components, allowing all of our graduates to participate in this special event.

In-Person Ceremony

  • Each graduate will receive 2 complimentary tickets
  • Additional tickets will be available for purchase (details to be announced)

Virtual Ceremony

  • Live stream of the in-person ceremony (details to be announced)
  • Accessible to all graduates and their families worldwide

Applying for Graduation

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1. RSVP

The RSVP deadline for the 2023 graduation was June 30, 2023.

 

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2. Cap & Gown

To ensure that you receive your cap and gown on time, the deadline to order your cap and gown was July 21, 2023

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3. Upload Your Picture

(Virtual Attendees Only) Upload a professional photo, preferably with your cap and gown. This photo will be used to highlight your achievements in a personal graduate slide. The deadline to submit was August 30, 2023.

Stay up-to-date on all the important details for CIAT’s upcoming commencement ceremony. Please take a moment to provide your information below to receive exclusive commencement email updates from the CIAT team.

FAQ's

Your diploma or certificate will be mailed within 90 days after the ceremony and once you have fulfilled all program completion requirements. Once all clearances are confirmed, your diploma or certificate will be prepared and sent to you without delay.

A link to the live stream will be provided to all graduates prior to the ceremony. This link can be shared with family and friends.

Graduates should wear their cap and gown. More detailed information on attire will be provided closer to the event date.

Yes, a professional photographer will be present. Information on accessing and purchasing photos will be available after the ceremony.

We encourage you to use #CIAT2025Grad to share your celebration on social media platforms.

Invite loved ones to join the virtual celebration!

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Contact Support

Have questions about commencement? Contact Student Services!

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CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

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EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

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We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

2021 Best Cybersecurity Programs

2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

2018 Academic Circle of Excellence award badge

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Fully Accredited School

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

The 2023 CIAT commencement ceremony is now available for you to watch. To commemorate this special event, we have two videos for you to enjoy. One focused on the in-person commencement ceremony and one focused on the virtual commencement ceremony.

Talk to an Advisor

Request an appointment with one of our IT expert Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule. 

Enrollment Deadline - September 23, 2024!

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