Commencement
Ceremonia de Graduación9 a.m. | May 31, 2025 | Sherbeck Field
1) Apply to graduate
Confirm you have met all degree requirements with a counselor. The deadline to apply for spring graduation is Feb. 17, 2025.
2) RSVP
Commencement celebrates the completion of a degree. The deadline to RSVP to participate in commencement is May 4, 2025.
3) Cap and Gown
Pick up your cap, gown and tassel at the bookstore from May 12-23.
Info
Contact
For any questions, please contact Student Life and Leadership.
Phone: 714-992-7095
Email: commencement@fullcoll.edu
Important Dates
Feb. 17, 2025
Deadline to apply for spring graduation
May 4, 2025
Deadline for graduates to RSVP for participation in commencement
May 12-23, 2025
Graduates may purchase and pick up their cap, gown and tassel from the Fullerton College Bookstore
May 30, 2025
Graduate rehearsal starts at 10 a.m. on Sherbeck Field
May 31, 2025
Commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. on Sherbeck Field
Reception on the quad at noon
Graduates
Apply to Graduate
Meet with your counselor to ensure you have completed all of your degree requirements and can apply to graduate.
- Meet with a counselor to review your academic records.
- Check on the completion of all degree requirements.
- Apply for graduation online.
The deadline to apply for spring graduation online is Feb. 17, 2025.

Eligibility
Spring 2025
Students who applied for spring graduation by the deadline on Feb. 17, 2025.
Fall 2024
Students who applied for graduation and were awarded degrees in Fall 2024 are eligible for commencement.
Summer 2024
Students who applied for graduation and were awarded degrees in Summer 2024 are eligible for commencement.
Special Considerations
The special considerations list has closed.
Students who missed the Spring Graduation Application deadline of February 17, 2025, and want to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, should meet with a counselor to request Special Consideration. Additionally, students who will complete graduation requirements in Summer 2025 can also request Special Consideration to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
Please note that this request is based on space availability.
Students will need to work with a counselor to verify that they have met all graduation requirements for either the spring 2025 or summer 2025 semesters. The counselor will then need to fill out and submit the Special Consideration form. Students who are part of Special Consideration will still need to submit a graduation application between March 24, 2025 – June 26, 2025 through Admissions and Records.
Students who are graduating under “Special Considerations” will not be evaluated for Honors or High Honors and the designation will not appear in the commencement program. If you have any additional questions, contact the Counseling Department.

Diplomas
Diploma Information
A student does not need to attend the commencement ceremony to receive their degree or diploma nor are diplomas distributed at the ceremony. Diplomas for spring 2025 graduates are mailed to the mailing address on file about 12 weeks after the term ends. If you change your mailing address after applying for graduation, you must update your address and email through MyGateway.
Diploma Name Verification
For more information regarding timelines, name changes, diploma delivery and duplicate diploma requests visit Admissions and Records.

Participation
What you need to participate
Graduates should complete three main things to participate in the commencement ceremony:
- You must RSVP to participate in the commencement ceremony by the deadline of May 4, 2025.
- You will need to wear a Fullerton College cap and gown which you can purchase from the Fullerton College Bookstore from May 12-23, 2025.
- You will need the name/reader card that you will receive when you pick up your cap and gown. This serves as your ticket to participate in commencement and is what you will hand to the speaker as you enter the stage so they can read your name during the ceremony.
Rehearsal
Graduates can participate in rehearsal at 10 a.m. on May 30, 2025, on Sherbeck Field.
Day of Commencement
Check-in and line-up for graduates is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. on May 31, 2025. Look for the high flying balloons to direct you to two main lines between Building 1400 and the baseball field. The lines will continue down to Building 2400.
If the graduate has their name/reader card, they will line up in one of two graduate processional lines between Building 1400 and the baseball field. If the graduate has lost their name/reader card, they should visit the help desk located between Building 1400 and Building 2400 and bring a physical valid ID.
The ceremony will begin with a processional line of graduates. You will hand your name/reader card to the person who is announcing names of graduates and then you will walk across the stage to receive a certificate of participation. At the end, you’ll move your tassel to the side to show you’ve graduated.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in Building 1700 and Building 1400.
Your Guests
At this time, guests do not need tickets to enter but graduates are limited to four (4) guests in total. Please note that guest seating is on a first come, first served basis. Reserving seats at commencement is prohibited.
Parking
Parking will be free for graduates and guests on rehearsal day and commencement day. Graduates and guest parking for the commencement ceremony will be available in all student parking lots.
- Parking is available for graduates and guests in student parking lots, including the parking structure, student parking 3000, student parking 4, student parking 5, student parking 7 and student parking 10.
- Accessible parking for graduates and visitors will be available in staff and student lot 4 (right next to Sherbeck Field and Building 1700.
- Staff parking lot A and staff and student parking lot 8 will be blocked off all day for VIP guests.
- Staff are encouraged to park in staff lots C East, C West, B2 East and E.
Accessibility
If you require disability support services, please contact Disability Support Services at 714-992-7099 or email dsp@fullcoll.edu, and let us know how we may properly accommodate you. Requests must be made two weeks in advance of commencement.
The stage will have ramps to accommodate students with mobility challenges, such as those using wheelchairs or crutches.
Your guests with mobility challenges (e.g., wheelchair users) may utilize an accessible seating area on a first come first served basis. Signs and staff will provide directions to this seating area.
What if I Lost my Name/Reader Card?
If you have misplaced your name/reader card, please bring a physical valid ID card (e.g. driver’s license, state ID, passport, etc.) with you to commencement.
You can visit the help desk located between Building 1400 and Building 2400 where students will be able to receive a substitute name/reader card. Please note that a photo of your ID card, such as an image on a phone, is not accepted.
Will there be a professional photographer? How do I get my Commencement photos?
Fullerton College has partnered with GradImages to take professional portraits of all graduates during the commencement ceremony. Photos will be available for purchase following the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase. If you would like to receive your photo proofs, please visit www.gradimages.com.
For more information, please contact GradImages.

Cap and Gown, Stoles, Cords
Graduates may purchase and pick up their cap, gown and tassel from the Fullerton College Bookstore during regular business hours from May 12-23, 2025.
Cost
The package for a Fullerton College cap, gown and tassel is $35 plus tax
Stoles
Stoles are a decorative scarf-like garment worn over graduation attire to signify academic achievements or affiliations. All graduates will receive a complimentary Fullerton College with their cap and gown.
Program and society specific stoles are awarded to members of certain programs or clubs as special recognition. Please refer to your specific program for more information.
Graduates are allowed to bring and wear their own stoles to the commencement ceremony if it is not offensive or inappropriate.
Cords
An honors cord is a braided rope worn around the neck during graduation, symbolizing academic achievement. Graduates with Honors or High Honors will be given cords during the purchase and pickup of their cap and gown from the Fullerton College Bookstore from May 12-23, 2025.
Please note: Honors/High Honors is not the same as the Honors Program. Honors and High Honors is strictly based off a student’s grade point average. The Honors Program is based off a different set of requirements.
Can I Decorate my Cap and Gown?
Graduates are allowed to decorate their caps if it is not offensive or inappropriate. Graduates are not allowed to decorate their gowns.
What Should I Wear Under My Cap and Gown?
- Pay close attention to the forecast as the commencement ceremony will be held outdoors in Sherbeck Field rain or shine.
- Temperatures can be warm. We recommend you wear light comfortable clothing under your cap and gown.
- You will be walking on grass turf to get to your seats, so high heels are not recommended; we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

Special Consideration
The special considerations list has closed.
Students who missed the Spring Graduation Application deadline of February 17, 2025, and want to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, should meet with a counselor to request Special Consideration. Additionally, students who will complete graduation requirements in Summer 2025 can also request Special Consideration to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
Please note that this request is based on space availability.
Students will need to work with a counselor to verify that they have met all graduation requirements for either the spring 2025 or summer 2025 semesters. The counselor will then need to fill out and submit the Special Consideration form. Students who are part of Special Consideration will still need to submit a graduation application between March 24, 2025 – June 26, 2025 through Admissions and Records.
Students who are graduating under “Special Considerations” will not be evaluated for Honors or High Honors and the designation will not appear in the commencement program. If you have any additional questions, contact the Counseling Department.

Honors and High Honors
How are honors and high honors calculated?
- Students who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher will graduate with Honors status.
- Students who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher will graduate with High Honors status.
Please note:
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The cumulative GPA for the commencement ceremony does not include spring 2025 grades.
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The cumulative GPA does not include non-degree credit courses (e.g. certification courses)
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The cumulative GPA does include transfer credits from other accredited colleges.
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Students who are graduating under “Special Considerations” will not be evaluated for Honors or High Honors and the designation will not appear in the commencement program.
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If a student graduates with Honors or High Honors, it will be posted on their transcript.
Graduates with Honors or High Honors will be given cords during the purchase and pickup of their cap and gown from the Fullerton College Bookstore from May 12-23, 2025.
Guests
Plan Your Visit
Commencement will take place at 9 a.m. on May 31, 2025, on Sherbeck Field, located off Berkeley Ave.
Accessibility
All ceremonies will be livestreamed on the web and closed captioned.
If you require disability support services, please contact Disability Support Services at 714-992-7099 or email dsp@fullcoll.edu, and let us know how we may properly accommodate you.
Requests must be made two weeks in advance of commencement.
Accessible Seating
Guests with mobility challenges (e.g., wheelchair users) may utilize an accessible seating area on a first come first served basis. Signs and staff will provide direction to this seating area.
Please note: Any person with a mobility challenge can have up to one person accompany them in the accessibility seating area and a folding chair will be available.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be stationed near the front of the stage with seating directly in front of them. Staff members can direct you to this special seating area.
Attendance
Sherbeck Field will open approximately at 7:30 a.m. on May 31, 2025. Currently, guests do not need tickets to enter. Graduates are limited to four (4) guests in total. Please note that guest seating is on a first come, first served basis. Reserving seats at commencement is prohibited.
Are children allowed?
Yes.
Are animals allowed?
Only service animals are allowed to be at the commencement ceremony.
Map
View the full campus map to navigate to and from your planned parking space, Sherbeck Field for the commencement ceremony and the reception on the quad.
Parking
Parking will be free for graduates and guests on rehearsal day and commencement day. Graduates and guest parking for the commencement ceremony will be available in all student parking lots.
View the Campus Map- Parking is available for graduates and guests in student parking lots, including the parking structure, student parking 3000, student parking 4, student parking 5, student parking 7 and student parking 10.
- Accessible parking for graduates and visitors will be available in staff and student lot 4 (right next to Sherbeck Field and Building 1700.
- Staff parking lot A and staff and student parking lot 8 will be blocked off all day for VIP guests.
- Staff are encouraged to park in staff lots C East, C West, B2 East and E.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in Building 1700 and Building 1400.
Cultural Graduation Celebrations
In addition to the campus-wide commencement ceremony, Fullerton College will host cultural graduation celebrations for the graduating class of 2025. These ceremonies honor the academic achievements of graduating students and celebrate the communities to which they belong.
This year’s celebrations are listed below:
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Cultural Graduation
5 – 7 p.m. | May 16 | Cruz Reynoso Hall, Building 200, Rooms 224/226/228
Contact: Rosie Kar, Rachel Reyes, Camille Serrano
APIDA Cultural Graduation Registration
Grads to be Celebration: Monarch Graduation
6 – 8 p.m. | May 9
Contact: Julio Reyes Cabezas
Lavender Graduation
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | May 14
Contact: Ariel Gentalen
Lavender Graduation Registration
Black Graduation
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | May 21 | Campus Theatre followed by Reception at the Quad
Contact: Mashonda Salsberry