Spring 2025 Commencement
Information by sections: PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY LIST OF CANDIDATES DEGREE HONORS FAQ VENUE INFORMATION AFFINITY CELEBRATIONS
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Greek Theatre
ATTENTION SPRING 2025 GRADUATION CANDIDATES:
Updates will be posted on this page as soon as we have them.
Students who submit the online Petition to Graduate by April 15, 2025 will be listed in the Commencement booklet.
Invitations to the graduation ceremony will go out to student emails in May.
Graduation petition are reviewed throughout the Summer and will be posted to the student's record by end of August 2025.
Students will receive an email from Parchment.com in September 2025 to receive their diploma electronically and by mail.
President's Statement
Dear Students,
It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I extend an invitation to you to join us for the Los Angeles City College Graduation Ceremony.
This momentous occasion will be held at the iconic Greek Theatre, a venue that adds grandeur to our celebration of your hard work and dedication. You join the legacy of more than 90 years of Cubs who have launched from LACC toward admirable achievements in their careers, lives and communities.
This year as we gather to honor the dedication, resilience, and success of all of our graduates, we are reminded of the power of education to transform lives and communities. Our ceremony at the Greek Theatre will not only be a testament to all of your accomplishments but also an opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate and look forward to the bright future that lies ahead.
I look forward to sharing this special day with you and our entire LACC community. Congratulations class of 2025. Know that you are always a valued member of the LACC family.
I look forward to seeing you on stage at the Greek!
Sincerely,
Dr. Amanuel Gebru, President
Participation Eligibility
Students who have completed an Associate Degree or Associate Degree for Transfer during Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Winter 2025 are invited to participate in Commencement. Students who will be completing an associate degree at the end of Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 may also take part in the Commencement Ceremony as candidates for graduation. Students who are only receiving a Certificate of Achievement or Skills Certificate and not an Associate Degree or Associate Degree for Transfer are not eligible to participate.
All students who participate in the ceremony can cross the stage and have their name announced.
List of 2025 Graduation Candidates
2025 Los Angeles City College Graduation Candidates List - will be posted in May.
Students who have received a degree from Summer 2024 - Winter 2025, or have submitted a petition to graduate for Spring 2025 by April 15, 2025, will be added to the commencement list and be printed in the program.
Those who petition after the deadline are invited to participate in the ceremony where they can cross the stage and have their name announced, but will not have their name printed in the commencement program or on the website.
For information on where to meet and student information on the ceremony, please see the Graduation Rehearsal information handout.
Acknowledgment of Honor Students
We are proud to recognize the academic achievement of our honor graduates. Your name will be in our graduation program booklet. You will receive a gold honor cord to wear during the Commencement Ceremony. The gold honor cord is a gift from the Associated Student Government and may be picked up from the LACC Bookstore.
A distinction awarded to students who graduate with a 3.9 or better scholastic average in coursework taken in the LA Community College District.
A distinction awarded to students who graduated with a 3.7 or better scholastic average in coursework taken in the LA Community College District.
A distinction awarded to students who graduate with a 3.5 or better scholastic average in coursework taken in the LA Community College District.
FAQ
This section will contain general information about the commencement ceremony.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm at the Greek Theatre.
You are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to Petition to Graduate. If you are unable to schedule an appointment with a counselor, you may petition to graduate online through the Student Portal under the Academic Records tile. Your petition will then be reviewed by a counselor and approved if you are eligible for graduation.
You may also petition at the link below.
If you are a student in need ADA accommodations at the ceremony, please use this form to let us know.
For ADA information regarding the venue, please check their website, linked below.
Students who have received a degree from Summer 2024 - Winter 2025, or have submitted a petition to graduate for Spring 2025 by April 15, 2025, will be added to the commencement list and be printed in the program. Those who petition after the deadline are invited to participate in the ceremony, but your name will not be printed in the commencement program.
Yes. Students who were awarded Dean's or President's Honors list for the 2024 year, as well as Ralph Bunche scholars, will receive their certificates at the Dean's Honors Tea, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Event will be held in the Student Union, 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room.
Students who qualified were emailed a link to RSVP for the event.
Congratulations on your achievement!
The Dean's Honors/President's Honors award is based on your GPA for a specific semester. The honors cords are for those students who are graduating with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA for courses completed in the Los Angeles Community College District.
For more information on the degree honors criteria, please click on this link.
Yes. One rehearsal will be held on campus to prepare candidates for graduation to participate in the Commencement Ceremony: Tuesday, May 13th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Location: Student Union (SU) 3rd floor Multipurpose Room. RSVP not required. See the rehearsal informational handout here. We will review this at rehearsal to ensure students have all the necessary ceremony information. Participation in rehearsal is not required but it is recommended so students are aware of procedures on commencement day.
Caps and gowns will be made available to students on the list on May 1.
Caps and gowns will be available for purchase at the Greek Theater. No card purchases will be accepted at the venue.
Candidates must wear the college black cap and gown to participate in the graduation exercises. The Cub Store has a list of students who can receive a cap and gown for graduation. If your name is not on the list, please contact admissions and records in person or by email to @email to verify your graduation status to receive a cap and gown.
Tassels are to be worn on the right side of your cap until instructed to switch during the ceremony.
Nursing Program graduates will wear a white sash and all other graduates may purchase an optional souvenir sash at the LACC Bookstore later this spring.
Please see the LACC Cub Store for Pricing and availability.
More information to come!
If you participate in a special program, such as EOPS, please contact the program regarding possible assistance with cap and gown purchases.
If you are financial aid-eligible (Cal Grant, Pell Grant, etc.), please contact City Cares Network (CCN) to inquire about the possible assistance with cap and gown purchases at @email or visit their website.
The 2025 commencement ceremony will not be live streamed. The ceremony is an in-person event only and open to the public.
Once the term has ended and all final grades for all classes have been received, the Graduation Office will begin evaluating final grades and posting degrees. For students that meet all the requirements by the end of any given term, degrees and certificates will be posted within eight (8) weeks after the final grades are posted for any given term.
At the ceremony, students will receive a diploma cover. Diplomas will be distributed through a third-party company called Parchment using the mailing address we have in our system.
You can expect to receive a text message and an email from Parchment.com in your student email account sometime after degrees/certificates have been posted. This message/email will include a link to claim your digital transcript within 30 days. After receiving the email, physical copies will be mailed out, but only after a 3-day grace period. During this time, you will have a window of 3 days to confirm your mailing address directly from the Parchment webpage, without having to contact Admissions.
If you have changed your legal name, phone number, or mailing address, we recommend to reach out to the Admissions and Records Office at @email to request the updates at your earliest convenience, since waiting for the email from Parchment will give you only three days from the day you receive the email to make the necessary changes. Please be sure to attach a photo ID for verification with any change requests.
For further information, contact the Graduation Unit:
Last names A-H: Beatriz Rodriguez (@email)
Last names I- O: Lusine Avanesyan (@email)
Last names P-Z: Glenda O’Neal-Foster (@email)
Diploma covers are handed out at the ceremony as a gift for those participating. Students who do not attend the ceremony are free to purchase a diploma cover from the LACC Bookstore, if supplies are are available.
Frames may be ordered through the LACC Cub Store.
Please check the LACC Cub Store site for pricing and availability.
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) hosts additional district-wide ceremonies unrelated to our LACC graduation ceremony. These ceremonies include: Black Graduation, Mi Gente Graduation, Asian Pacifika Desi American Graduation, and Lavender Graduation. These events are not hosted at LA City College.
Check the link below for more information.
More information to come!
Venue Information
Commencement will be in the GREEK THEATRE located in Griffith Park at:
2700 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90027
The ceremony will not be streamed online.
For the 2025 Commencement ceremony, RSVP is not required. Gates to the venue will open at 4:00pm. All seating is based on a first come, first served basis.
We also invite you to participate in the LGBTQIA+, APIDA, Mi Gente, and Black Graduation ceremonies. See details below.
There is no limit on the number of guests that are allowed to attend. The ceremony is open to the public. All seating is first come, first served.
Please check the Greek Theatre website for more information on their code of conduct policy, as well as a list of items that are allowed in the venue.
If your guests will require assistance, please check the Greek Theatre website for information and for accommodations. Greek Theatre ADA Information.
Tickets are not required for this event.
Parking will be FREE for all students and their families. There are no buses that travel to the Greek Theatre. No shuttle service will be provided by LACC. Graduates and guests should park south of the Theatre. There will be parking attendants to direct you. Please read posted directional signs.
- Alcohol is not to be brought and/or consumed at the venue.
- Balloons, noisemakers, beach balls, laser pointers, umbrellas, fireworks, etc. are not allowed.
- Graduation caps may be decorated. LA City College reserves the right to remove any caps that are deemed inappropriate.
- It is recommended that graduates not wear heels and guests wear comfortable shoes since the day may include a lot of walking to get from car to stadium.
- Children must be supervised at all times and are not permitted on the stage with their graduate.
- Leave valuable belongings (purse, etc.) at home. LA City College and the Greek Theatre are not responsible for your belongings when you walk across the stage to graduate.
- Smoking is not permitted at the venue.
- Avoid unnecessary conversation and movement during the ceremony. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event.
- Students may not take selfies or use selfie sticks while crossing the stage. Due to fire code regulations, all main access aisles must remain clear of objects - backpacks, strollers, mobility assistive devices, etc.
- As a courtesy to your fellow graduates, students are asked to return to their seats after they receive their in-lieu diploma. Commencement does not officially end until the proclamation of degrees has been made.
2025 Affinity Graduation Celebrations
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Please feel free to attend and participate in any of the events listed below. Please note that these are separate district-wide events and not the same as LACC's Commencement Ceremony.
LACCD 2025 Black Graduation Celebration (District-Wide event)
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:00PM
RSVP by May 1, 2025. RSVP here.
Location: Los Angeles Southwest College
LACCD 2025 Lavender Graduation Ceremony (District-Wide event)
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00PM
Location: Los Angeles City College
LACCD 2025 Mi Gente Graduation Celebration (District-Wide event)
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
LACCD 2025 Asian Pacifika Desi American Graduation (District-Wide event)
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees
- Kelsey K. Iino, President (Seat No. 7)
- Sara Hernandez, 1st Vice President (Seat No. 4)
- Andra Hoffman, 2nd Vice President (Seat No. 1)
- Steven F. Veres, Member of the Board (Seat No. 2)
- David Vela, Member of the Board (Seat No. 3)
- Nichelle Henderson, Member of the Board (Seat No. 5)
- Gabriel Buelna, Member of the Board (Seat No. 6)
- Ambyr C. Baham, Student Trustee
District Administration
- Alberto J. Román, D.P.A., Chancellor
- Kathleen Burke, Ed.D., Deputy Chancellor
- Nicole Albo-Lopez, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Educational Programs & Institutional Effectiveness
Los Angeles City College Administration
- Dr. Amanuel Gebru, President
- Dr. Carmen Dones, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs
- Dr. Olga Diaz, Vice President, Student Services
- Joe Dominguez, Vice President, Administrative Services
Related Links
Admissions & Records