Post Graduation

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Diploma/Certificate Issuance

Processing time: Within 90 days of graduation (last day of class), contingent upon financial clearance

* Note: Diplomas/certificates will be prepared and sent once all financial and registration clearances are confirmed

Commencement Ceremony

CIAT holds annual in-person graduation ceremonies. The next ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 25th, 2025, at the Joan B. Kroc Theater in San Diego, California. For details on upcoming ceremonies, please check the CIAT Commencement Page.

Career Services

Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping you succeed professionally. We offer:

* Note: Appointments can be scheduled through Handshake or by emailing careerservices@ciat.edu.

Certification Exam Support

To enhance your employability and ensure you’re well-prepared for the workforce, CIAT offers the following certification exam support:

Exam Eligibility:

You have 180 days from your program completion date to take any of your complimentary eligible certification exams.

Preparation Resources:

We provide access to required practice test software for each eligible exam.
Our team offers tutoring sessions to help you prepare effectively for your certification exams.

Exam Readiness Process:

Request your practice software through the CIAT Student Resources page.
Complete at least two practice exams, achieving scores of 90% or higher on each.
Submit your practice exam scores to studentservicesteam@ciat.edu.
Upon verification of your scores, we’ll provide you with the exam voucher.

Handshake Access

Handshake is CIAT’s partner site for connecting graduates with potential employers
Access and password reset instructions are available through CIAT’s introduction to Handshake

Bachelor’s Degree Opportunity

Consider enhancing your skills and increasing your career opportunities by earning a bachelor’s degree. This advancement offers numerous benefits:

Advanced knowledge in your field
Improved career advancement prospects
Increased earning potential
Personal growth and fulfillment

Take advantage of our stackable programs today! Your completed coursework can contribute towards higher qualifications, helping you save time and reduce costs as you advance in your education.

CIAT Graduate Scholarship

We offer a scholarship of up to $7,500 for CIAT graduates enrolling in a secondary degree program. See Details & Apply for Scholarship.

Balance Payoff Discount

We’re offering a discount of up to 10% when you pay off your balance in full. This can help you:

Save money on your education
Improve your credit standing
Clear your path for career growth

Log in to your student portal under the ‘My Financials’ tab to review your balance. For questions, contact our financial aid team at (877) 559-3621 or financialaidteam@ciat.edu.