Celebrating African American Student Achievement

You are invited to participate in the PCC Black Grad Celebration! Is your last term in Spring or Summer 2026? Are you transferring to a university or moving into the world of work? Please join us for the Black Grad Celebration. 

Pasadena’s City College’s Black Grad Celebration complements the campus’ Commencement Exercises by acknowledging and celebrating African American students and their families in a way that is culturally relevant.

This event is free! We will honor our graduating students with music, performers, speakers, and a certificate of achievement.

Participation Requirements

To participate in Black Grad, students must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Complete an associate degree at PCC
2. Complete a certificate program at PCC
3. Transfer to a four-year university (with or without completing a degree or certificate)
4. Complete the PCC Adult High School Diploma or earn a High School Equivalency (GED)
5. Complete a non-credit program at PCC/Foothill Campus

Included in the Ceremony 

• Kente Stole
• Certificate of achievement 

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 8, 2026 

Contact Information:

• Harrison Haynes hhaynes@pasadena.edu or you can always reach us at TransferBound@pasadena.edu