Sinclair Community College to Celebrate & Recognize Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Sinclair Community College will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9th beginning at 6:00pm at the University of Dayton Arena. This year's ceremony will award nearly 8,000 degrees and certificates to Sinclair students.

“Sinclair Community College is incredibly proud to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our 2025 graduates,” said Dr. Steve Johnson, President and CEO at Sinclair Community College. “The success of our graduates is a testament to our ongoing commitment to find the need and endeavor to meet it by providing students with the skills they need to achieve their goals. Through high-quality, affordable, and flexible education, Sinclair graduates are equipped to achieve high demand careers that align with workforce demands in our region."

Among those graduating, Sinclair will recognize the 89 College Credit Plus (CCP) students completing their Sinclair Community College associate degrees while still in high school. These 89 CCP students will graduate with a total of 94 associate degrees before graduating high school. Three (3) students are graduating with double-degrees, while one (1) student is earning three (3) different degrees.

In addition, Sinclair Community College will graduate eight (8) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree students, the first three (3) of which were recognized this past December at Sinclair’s Nursing Department’s Pinning and Recognition Ceremony held at Sinclair’s Centerville Campus.

Sinclair launched its Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program (Jan. ’24) with a mission to support practicing registered nurses in advancing careers and enhancing healthcare outcomes.

Additional 2025 Sinclair Commencement Highlights:

7,993 - Number of Degrees and Certificates Being Awarded in 2024-2025
401 - Number of Military-Affiliated Students Earning Sinclair Credentials (232% Increase Over the Last 10 Years)
91 - Degree Graduates With a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
89 - Students Earning Associate Degrees While Still in High School Through Sinclair’s College Credit Plus (CCP) Program
16 - Age of Sinclair’s Youngest Degree Graduate (2025)
69 - Age of Sinclair’s Oldest Degree Graduate (2025)

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