Graduation & Commencement

COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
The formal commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 will take place in person to celebrate their achievements and dedication. Please mark your calendars for the weekend of May 16-17, 2025.

Senior Celebration:

• Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

• Time: 7:00 PM

• Location: The Cove, Providence Campus

• Details: Award Presentations, Charge, and Dinner (Graduate + 2 Guest Maximum)

• Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

Commencement Ceremony:

• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM

• Location: Witherspoon Sanctuary, Providence Campus

• Doors Open: 9:35 AM for family and guests

• Graduate Arrival: 8:00 AM for gowning and photos

• Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

• Live Stream: www.facebook.com/ProvidenceCC/

• Expected Duration: 70–90 minutes

• Guest Limit: No guest limitations for the commencement exercises.

We will keep graduates updated with additional information as it becomes available.

PARKING
Arrive early, as parking options will fill up quickly. Carpool if possible. There is limited parking in the Providence Los Robles St. parking lot on the south side of the church building. Please note that Pasadena street parking is limited to 2 hours only.

Additional paid parking (rates vary) may be found at:

• Public Parking Garage: 100 N. Los Robles Ave

• The Westin: 384 Union St.

• Courthouse Lot: 200 N. Euclid St.

DIPLOMAS
All 2025 bachelor’s degree recipients will receive their diplomas via USPS after academic completion has been verified and final grades have been posted in late May/early June. The Registrar’s Office will contact graduates via email to validate mailing addresses for diplomas. Diplomas are expected to be ready for pickup or mailing in July.