SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at noon in Prosper Hall on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Southwestern is proud of the 2026 graduates! This year the College is pleased to honor a total of 358 graduates, from 19 states and 9 countries. Degrees being awarded are: 138 Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; 144 Associate of Applied Science; 26 Associate of General Studies; 29 Associate of Science; 5 Associate of Science Transfer; 58 Certificates of Completion (one year). Southwestern also congratulates 18 local high school students who have completed their associate degrees in a dual enrollment program in partnership with their individual high schools. Guest attendance at the ceremony is by ticket only. The celebration can be viewed live via the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SouthwesternOR. Additional information for graduates and their families can be found on the Graduation webpage located at https://www.socc.edu/graduation.