Student Services Programs in the Media

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Helping Students Begin With Confidence

July 16, 2026 | By Strategic Planning, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College's Welcome Center turns enrollment questions into clear next steps, providing personalized help with applications, registration, orientation, campus tours and connections to student resources.

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110th Commencement Livestream

June 12, 2026

More than 1,900 graduates will cross the commencement stage as the Class of 2026 celebrates a major milestone — a memorable evening livestreamed for family members, friends and supporters near and far.

students stand on stage holding achievement awards during a recognition ceremony with names projected on a screen behind them

Achievement Awards Honor Student Success

June 11, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From the Key of Knowledge to service, athletic and program honors, Citrus College celebrated more than 100 students during its 63rd annual Achievement Awards ceremony.

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Many Paths, One Season of Recognition

June 11, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College closed the 2025-2026 academic year with recognition events celebrating student leadership, transfer milestones, cultural identity, career preparation and personal achievement.

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Citrus' 110th Commencement Ceremony

June 5, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

At its 110th annual commencement, Citrus College celebrates the Class of 2026, honoring nearly 2,000 degree earners, more than 2,100 certificate recipients and a lasting legacy of student success.

military friendly school and military friendly spouse school gold badges displayed over a muted image of a student-veteran standing before an american flag

VIQTORY Recognizes VSC with Gold Status

April 6, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Gold-level Military Friendly recognition from VIQTORY highlights Citrus College's continued commitment to student-veterans and military families through counseling, resources and the Veterans Success Center.

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Counselor Pedals for Two Causes

March 4, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

After a crash delayed his first attempt, Citrus College counselor Anthony Giammalva got back on his bike and rode 3,000 miles to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and brain cancer.

headshots of a smiling student, Hamza El Lahib, on the college campus

Students Shaping Campus Life at Citrus

January 7, 2026 | By Laura J. Bollinger, Guest Columnist

Student government at Citrus College empowers students to lead, advocate and build community while developing skills that support academic success and lifelong civic engagement.

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Rising Scholars Turns Hope into Progress

December 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Offering more than academic support, Rising Scholars helps justice-impacted students begin again with counseling, priority registration, financial aid guidance and tools for long-term success.

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20 Years of Saluting Our Veterans

December 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Marking two decades of gratitude, the Saluting Our Veterans celebration brought Citrus College and APU together to honor student, employee and community veterans through music, ceremony and recognition.