May 23, 2025 – The 2024-2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony for Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Gökçeada School of Applied Sciences and Gökçeada Vocational School was held with great pride and excitement at Gökçeada Değirmentepe, marking a milestone for students, families, and faculty alike.

Ceremony Highlights:

• Dignitaries in Attendance:
  The event was graced by Gökçeada District Governor Nurbaki Yalçın, Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Nurullah Evsen, Gökçeada Mayor Bülent Ecevit Atalay, ÇOMÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arda Aydın, alongside school directors, academic staff, and families.

• Program Flow:

  • Began with a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, followed by the ÇOMÜ Anthem and an introductory film.

  • Featured speeches by:
    ✓ Melisa Karakol (Student Senate Representative, Vocational School)
    ✓ Mehlika Yiğit (Valedictorian, School of Applied Sciences)
    ✓ Dr. Gülay Keskin (Director, Vocational School)
    ✓ Dr. Hande Kandur Arslan (Director, School of Applied Sciences)
    ✓ Prof. Dr. Arda Aydın (ÇOMÜ Vice Rector)

• Memorable Moments:

  • Achievement certificates awarded to outstanding students.

  • Valedictorian Mehlika Yiğit engraved her name on the graduation plaque.

  • The iconic cap toss by graduates, symbolizing their transition to professional life.

A Day of Pride and Emotion:

The ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of academic accomplishment and future aspirations, leaving graduates, families, and faculty with lasting memories.

For ceremony photos and highlights, [click here].