Commencement 2025 • Friday, May 23 

Doors Open 7:30 AM • Ceremony 9:00 AM • San Manuel Stadium

Commencement 2025
Friday, May 23
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
Ceremony: 9:00 AM
San Manuel Stadium

 

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Getting Ready

 

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

Place: San Manuel Stadium

Doors Open: 7:30 AM

Ceremony: 9:00 AM

 

Traditional San Bernardino Valley College Commencement Announcements may be purchased at HERE

 

  • Official sales will start April 21
  • Grad bundles can be purchased in-store (Campus Bookstore) or online
  • Last day to order online is May 1st

 

Yes, tassels are included with your cap and gown.

 

No, honor cords are not included with your cap and gown. 

Honor cords will need to be paid for.

 

 

Gradimages will be taking graduation photos during the SBVC Grad Kickoff and Graduation.

The Grad Kickoff is taking place Monday, April 21, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m inside SBVC Bookstore.

If you would like to register for photos please visit the link below.

 

 

 

A graduate with the flag of Mexico

 

Special Celebrations

In addition to the annual Commencement ceremony, San Bernardino Valley College honors the diverse experiences of our students through a series of unique cultural and identity-based graduation celebrations. These events provide a more intimate and meaningful way to recognize achievements within supportive communities.

Each celebration is open to all who wish to participate and serves as a reflection of SBVC’s commitment to inclusivity and student success.

See below for a list of these special celebrations. If interested, please RSVP or reach out to the contacts provided.

 

When: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: B-100

Contact: SBCCD API Association, api.sbccd@gmail.com

RSVP Today

 

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: B-100

Contact: Student Life, studentlife@valleycollege.edu

 

When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 

Time: 4:00pm -7pm

Location: SBVC Auditorium 

Contact: April Dale acarter@valleycollege.edu or Veada Benjamin-Hill bveada@valleycollege.edu 

 

Nuestra Graduación has always been about honoring academic achievements while embracing the diverse backgrounds of all students who wish to participate. LFSAA remains committed to ensuring that every student at SBVC and CHC feels welcome to engage in our events, scholarships, and celebrations, regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, or cultural heritage.

  1. Do I wear my cap and gown for this event?
    • It is not recommended to wear a cap and gown for this event.
  2. How many people can I bring?
    • Students can bring up to 4 people.

When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Location: Greek Theatre

Contact: Aida Gil agil@valleycollege.edu 

RSVP Today

 

Island Grad, a nonprofit organization, warmly invites all Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino graduates—as well as any graduates who would like to take part in a Pacific Islander cultural graduation recognition ceremony—to our 6th Annual Island Grad event.
 
Island Grad is a cultural graduation recognition ceremony that honors and celebrates NHPI and Filipino graduates from high schools, colleges, trade schools, technical schools, universities, and beyond across Southern California. We would love the opportunity to recognize and uplift your graduates in this meaningful way. Families, educators, and educational leaders are encouraged and welcome to attend.
 
WHEN
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Graduates arrive at 4:30 pm
Vendor & Food Truck 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ceremony Starts at 6:00 pm
 
WHERE
San Bernardino Valley College
Greek Theater
750 South Fairview Ave. Colton, CA 92324
Free Parking in Lot 10 (off of Grant Street)

RSVP Today
 

 

 

two graduates

 

Ceremony Day

 

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM

 

With everyone’s cooperation, this Commencement will be a proud and happy event for our graduates and guests. The following rules of behavior will be enforced at the ceremony:

1. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed. Inebriated students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony

2. Items that are disruptive will not be allowed

3. No items/gifts from outside

4. Only clear bags will be allowed

4. Marshals will provide directions for the following:
    • Lining up
    • Marching into the stadium (Processional)
    • Seating
    • Receiving diploma covers
    • Keeping aisles clear to facilitate easy stage access
    • Marching out of the stadium (Recessional)
    • No purses or bags of any kind for the processional

To ensure the success of this special occasion, disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Students must remain seated until the entire ceremony has concluded.

 

Both digital diploma and a paper diploma will be made available to graduates via Parchment Services. An email will be sent to students once the diplomas are ready, with instructions. Spring grads will receive notification on July 1st and summer grads will receive notification on Sept 12th. Information is found at: HERE 

 

Parking permits and event tickets are not required. Free parking will be available for everyone; however, parking will be very limited so we strongly encourage you to carpool. Due to parking limitations, we are working to identify other parking locations.

Further information regarding additional parking will be provided on this website. At this time, parking in residential areas is strictly prohibited. Please plan on arriving early.

 

No outside food or beverages allowed in stadium (except water).

No alcoholic beverages will be permitted or sold.

Only clear bags will be allowed.

No items/gifts from outside.

No banners, signs, balloons, or any other items that block the view of guests may be carried into the stadium or hung on bleacher rails.

 

For friends and family members who are unable to attend the ceremony, the SBVC Commencement ceremony will be streamed live online.

Check back for the link!

 

In the event of an emergency, please contact a police officer, security officer or usher for assistance or direction to the First Aid Station.

 

The San Manuel Stadium is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Students participating in commencement that require accommodation can contact:

 Student Accessibility Services - Michelle Crocfer

 

Graduates wear the tassel forward and to the right. The cap is worn with the long point of the shell to the rear.

At the conclusion of the program, graduates move their tassels to the left, thus signifying the conferring of the degree.

Graduates are kindly asked not to carry purses, bottles, balloons, etc. Water will be provided to graduates.

 

Yes. You are welcome to bring cameras to Commencement, however, guests may only take pictures from their seats and should take care not to disturb those around them.

Only official photographers will be permitted in the graduates’ area. GradImages will photograph each graduate at the ceremony, and proofs will be emailed and mailed after the ceremony.

 

In the event of rain or other unforeseen circumstances, the ceremony will go on as scheduled.

 

 

For more information on Commencement, contact the Office of Student Life at

909-384-4474 or info@valleycollege.edu

 

 

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Register for graduation photos, taken during the Grad Kickoff (Monday, April 21, 2025)

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