"What is Degree Works?" Spring 2026 Workshop Series

Degree Works is a web-based tool serving as a student's academic GPS through graduation. Register for a workshop below and learn how to use Degree Works to keep track of your classes and educational plans. 

  • In-Person Workshops
    • Monday, March 2 from 12-1PM
    • Tuesday, March 17 from 12-1PM
    • RSVP Required (Lunch Provided)
  • Virtual Workshops
    • Thursday, March 5 from 6-7PM
    • Wednesday, March 18 from 10-11am
    • RSVP Required

What's your next step after City College? Whether your goal is to transition to a career or transfer to pursue a higher degree, your completion at City College is a crucial step in the journey.

The Completion Center guides and supports students with completing their programs and goals.

Completion Center Support Services

  • Assist with the certificate/degree* petition process and referral to resources
  • Provide guidance with the Degree Works system (program audit and education plan)
  • Identify and support students who have completed a program or are close to completion, but have not petitioned
  • Send early alert messages to students with a substandard midterm grade, offer support resources for successful completion
  • Participate in Student Success Teams to share information about various programs and assist with completion resources
  • Engage in technology projects to remove systemic barriers, improve educational planning, and increase student success and completion

*note: the Associate Degree petition requires meeting with an academic counselor

Your Steps to Completion

Choose a Program
CCSF offers 100+ degrees, each leading to a variety of career options. Explore our programs to determine which is the best for you. 

Meet with a Counselor
After you have chosen your program, meet with a counselor to create an educational plan to determine the classes you need to take to complete your degree.

Take Classes
Follow your student educational plan to take classes and complete your program requirements.

Apply for Graduation
Meet with a counselor to submit a graduation petition to have your degree posted on your official transcript.

Commencement
Attend commencement and celebrate your success!

Choose a Program
CCSF offers 200+ credit certificates, each leading to a variety of career options. Explore our programs to determine which is the best for you.  

Meet with a Counselor
After you have chosen your program, meet with a counselor to create an educational plan to determine the classes you need to take to complete your certificate.

Take Classes
Follow your student educational plan to take classes and complete your program requirements.

Petition
Submit a Certificate Petition Form to mbakhmach@ccsf.edu. If you need assistance with the certificate petition, please contact us at the Completion Center. 

Choose a Program
CCSF offers 30+ noncredit certificates. Explore our programs to determine which is the best for you. 

Meet with a Counselor
After you have chosen your program, meet with a counselor to create an educational plan to determine the classes you need to take to complete your certificate.

Take Classes
Follow your student educational plan to take classes and complete your program requirements.

Petition
Submit a Noncredit Certificate Petition Form to completion@ccsf.edu. We will review the form, sign it, and submit it to Admissions & Records on your behalf. 

Petition and Transfer Information