Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7 pm

in Robinson Stadium

PLEASE NOTE: You can purchase a cap & gown at the Bookstore from Monday, May 11, 2026 until Monday, June 8, 2026

Important Information

This year’s Commencement Ceremony will honor graduates from Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and candidates for Spring 2026. 

Summer 2026 graduates who have 1 to 2 courses remaining to complete during the summer session are allowed to participate in the ceremony (based on space availability).

However, a copy of the Summer 2026 graduation petition is required to verify your status. Please note that your name will not appear in the official program, but it will be announced during the ceremony.

Date

Event
Information about the ceremony  
June 12, 2026 - 9 am

Commencement Rehearsal at 9am at Robinson Stadium, Lot 5, Level 2. 
June 12, 2026 - 7 pm

Commencement Ceremony (lasts approximately 2 hours)
 

Participate in Commencement

Each graduate must:

  • Complete a petition to graduate by May 7, 2026
    Petition to Graduate
  • Order a ticket (link coming soon)
  • Order a cap & gown (information/ordering link coming soon)

Purchase Your Cap and Gown

Cap and gowns can be purchased online for $69.00 until MAY 3rd at The link will be uploaded soon.  

After May 3rd, additonal charges may apply for online orders.

Cap and gowns can be purchased in the bookstore starting on May 11th  until Monday, June 8, 2026

GRAD FEST: May 21st 10 AM - 6 PM in the PCC Bookstore

  • Purchase a cap & gown (in person)
  • Get more Commencement Information
  • Purchase PCC memoriabilia

ANNOUNCEMENT, RINGS, & PHOTOGRAPHS

Information is available at the PCC Bookstore

(626) 585-7378

Guest Tickets to Attend 

Ticket information coming Soon. 

  • Entrance and seating for guest will be with a valid ticket only. Guests will be allowed in the stadium at 5:00 p.m. 
  • PARKING IS FREE and available on the 3rd level and above on Lot 5 on Bonnie Ave. and Lot 4 on Del Mar/Hill Ave

  • The ceremony will be live streamed for those guests who are unable to attend.

Event Updates

Weather
This event is rain or shine. While rain is not in the forecast, please be prepared.

Where do friends/family/guests go?
Guests will access their seats through the West entrance to Robinson Stadium, near Lot 4.
All guests must show a valid ticket or they will not be admitted to the event.

Parking
The most convenient parking for guests is Lot 4, but all lots will be open for free parking.

Bag check
Prior to entering the venue, all bags will be searched by PCC personnel. The following items are prohibited to bring into the stadium venue, so please leave them in your car or at home:

Prohibited Items:

  • Air horns
  • Alcoholic beverages of any kind
  • Backpacks, purses or bags with dimensions larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″
  • Balloons
  • Banners or flags
  • Beach balls or any other inflatables
  • Cannabis or cannabis products
  • Firecrackers/fireworks
  • Glass bottles and cans
  • Hard-sided coolers and thermoses
  • Illegal drugs of any kind
  • Knives with blade longer than 3”
  • Laser pointers
  • Masks not intended for medical use
  • Musical instruments
  • Pets
  • Poles of any length
  • Selfie sticks
  • Stereos, boomboxes, or other producers of amplified sound
  • Umbrellas
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Whistles
  • Other items at the discretion of Pasadena City College personnel

Thank you and congratulations!

Faculty & Staff

How to Reserve Your Academic Attire

  • You can reserver your academic attire and/or confirm your attendance if you have your own attire by completing the https://forms.gle/FCKjh7MtAEW2cUNw6.
  • Deadlne to reserve attire/confirm attendance is April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. 

Instructions for Returning Your Attire

The Collegiate Cap and Gown Company, from which we rent your academic apparel, has asked that the caps, gowns and hoods be returned immediately after the reception that follows the commencement exercises, Friday evening, June 12, 2026.

You may return your academic attire to the GM Building Lobby.

Thank you for participating in Commencement. Your participation helps to make Commencement a successful event.

Please contact Ms. Siria LoVett at commencement@pasadena.edu or 626-585-7385.

Cultural Graduations

In addition to the main commencement ceremony, you may also choose to participate in one of the cultural graduation ceremonies taking place prior to the main ceremony. Please use the links below to learn more.

Check back for more detailed information.

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More Information

For more information or questions, please contact our Commencement Coordinator:
Siria LoVett
Office of Student Life (CC-105)
(626) 585-7385 or sdlovett@pasadena.edu or  commencement@pasadena.edu

Do you have questions about your graduation status? Please connect with a counselor.