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Students can order their regalia independently, and it will be shipped directly to their home/personal address or picked up at the May 8th Grad Fair!

Berkeley - Grad Fair
event date: 2025-05-07
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today: 2025-04-25

Grad Fair

05/07 at 11:00am - 05/09 | Atrium

Class of 2025 - Get ready to "Bloom in Resilience" at the Grad Fair! Take photos with your classmates, pick up your regalia and decorate your cap, and grab some lunch!

Berkeley - Berkeley City College Commencement
event date: 2025-05-22
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duration_number: 2
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today: 2025-04-25

Berkeley City College Commencement

05/22 at 10:00am - 12:00pm | Laney College Football Field (900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607)

Celebrate your achievements and set your sights on the future at Berkeley City College's Commencement 2025 - "Blooming in Resilience"

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2025!

Blooming in Resilience

When

Thursday, May 22 2025
10:00am – 12:00pm

Where

Laney College Eagles Football Stadium & Field House
900 Fallon
Oakland, CA 94607

Graduates have been sent a information and a link to RSVP to their student emails. The deadline to RSVP is Monday, April 28.

Important Dates to Remember

The deadline to petition for AA/AS & ADT degrees and certificates is March 15, 2024. Make an appointment with a counselor to petition by visiting: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/counseling/ 

Grad Fair

Join us May 7th and 8th from 11:00am-2:00pm in the BCC Atrium for the Grad Fair! Decorate your cap, take photos with your classmates, and enjoy lunch!

Cap and Gown Order

Click here to order your cap and gown. Students can either ship the regalia to their home or pickup at the May 8th Grad Fair. Deadline for orders shipped to students' home address is April 27.

Parking Information

Graduates may park at Laney Student Parking Lot A. Shuttle Service will be offered to and from the stadium will be offered for those needing ADA accommodation.

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Graduation FAQ

  • Q: How do I know if I am eligible to graduate?

    A: If you filed your petition to graduate and it was approved by a counselor, you may participate in graduation.

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    Q: I am not sure if my name is on the Grad List, how can I ensure that my name will be called?

    A:  Berkeley City College does not read from a list of Graduates during the ceremony. Each graduate fills out a GRAD Card, complete with Name, Major/Degree/Certificate, and contact information.

    You will hold this card until it is time for you to approach the stage. As you enter the stage you will give this card to the “Card Reader” and they will announce your name and awards as you walk towards the podium.

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    Q: Why do graduates need to arrive at Graduation at 9 am?

    A: To have time to complete your GRAD Card, have a light breakfast, get last-minute regalia, and take a bathroom break before we enter the field, at 9:00 am sharp!

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    Q: When will I receive my degree/certificate?

    A: Graduates may receive their degrees/certificates from the Office of Admissions & Records in August.

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    Q: What is the earliest that families/friends can arrive at Graduation?

    A: Families may arrive at Graduation, and be seated as early as 9 am.