Latine Graduation 2025

            

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

 Ticket Information for Faculty, Staff & Families (Scroll Down)

Informaci贸n sobre Boletos para Profesores, Personal y Familias (Desliza hacia abajo) 

            

The Latine Graduation is a celebration that builds community and a sense of familia for PCC students, and strives to empower students to be the agents for social change in their lives, in their families and in their communities. Our goal is to provide models of success for future generations.

Watch La Celebracion 2025!
Tune into our Livestream starting at 6:00 PM!

隆LA CELEBRACION!

Thank you for your interest in celebrating the success of our Latine Graduates! 

隆Gracias por tu inter茅s en celebrar a nuestros graduados Latines!

  • This year鈥檚 celebration will take place at Caltech鈥檚 Beckman Auditorium, which has a smaller capacity. While this beautiful venue is more intimate, we鈥檝e worked hard to ensure that as many familias, faculty, and staff as possible can be part of this joyful occasion.

  • Este a帽o, la ceremonia se llevar谩 a cabo en el Auditorio Beckman de Caltech debido a renovaciones en el auditorio de PCC. Aunque este hermoso espacio es m谩s 铆ntimo, hemos hecho todo lo posible para que tantas familias, profesores y personal como sea posible puedan ser parte de esta celebraci贸n tan especial.

Ticket Information:

Please note a ticket is required for entry.

If you do not have a ticket:

  • You are welcome to join the standby line at the venue.
  • Unclaimed seats will be released after 6:15 PM.
  • Tickets are required for early entry before that time.

Si no cuentas con boleto:

  • Te invitamos cordialmente a unirte a la fila de suplentes en el lugar.
  • Despu茅s de las 6:15 PM, los asientos no reclamados ser谩n ofrecidos a los invitados que est茅n esperando.
  • Se requiere boleto para ingresar antes de las 6:15 PM, as铆 que te recomendamos llegar con tiempo si planeas esperar como suplente.

Event Details:

Guests/Invitados: Please arrive before 5:30 PM/ Favor de llegar antes de las 5:30 PM 
  • Date/Fecha: Thursday, June 5th
  • Location/Lugar: Caltech 鈥� Beckman Auditorium-
    • Please note the building does not have an elevator for second-floor access.
  • Doors Open for Ticket Holders : 5:30 PM
    • Puertas abren para invitados con boleto: 5:30 PM
  • Event Begins/Ceremonia Inicia: 6:00 PM
  • Reception/Recepcion: All guests are welcome to attend the reception at 8:00 PM, with light refreshments and entertainment. Todos estan invitados a celebrar.
  • Parking/Estacionamiento: Free parking is available in Caltech parking structures after 5:00 PM.
    • Structure #1 (North Wilson Structure):
    • Structure #4 (Holliston Structure):

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us honor our students in a meaningful and inclusive way. Whether you're inside the auditorium or joining us afterward, we look forward to celebrating together.

Esta celebraci贸n es m谩s que cruzar un escenario; es una oportunidad para honrar generaciones de fortaleza, sacrificio y sue帽os cumplidos. Ya sea que est茅s dentro del auditorio o celebrando con nosotros despu茅s, tu presencia ayuda a elevar y reconocer a nuestros estudiantes con el amor y respeto que merecen.

Check back here for up-to-date information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this graduation celebration is meant to be complimentary to the main PCC Commencement. Some students will participate in both or just one. It鈥檚 up to you! 
Tickets, attire, and general information will be discussed during the mandatory orientation. 
For this graduation celebration, we do not require students to wear a cap or gown. We will discuss the dress code in detail during the orientations. 
We wanted this celebration to complement PCC's commencement. Being able to have it before the main commencement gives students the opportunity to wear the sarape stoles they receive to the larger commencement. 
Yes, it is free. We provide students with the Sarape sash, certificate of achievement, and dinner. 
Yes
Unfortunately, students completing Fall 2025 and beyond will not be able to participate, but can participate in the Spring 2026 celebration.

Yes! Students who are earning their adult high school diploma or GED through the PCC are welcome to participate.

If you would like to be considered for this special honor, please indicate this information on the graduation application. The committee is interested in a speech that will resonate with the entire audience - students, parents, and guests. The speech cannot be more than 3 minutes long.

All students that are interested in participating must submit an application by May 16, 2025.

Have Further Questions? Contact Us!

Email us at: clave@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-7287 with any additional questions.