Celebrating African American Student Achievement
You are invited to participate in the PCC Black Grad Celebration! Is your last term in Spring or Summer 2025? Are you transferring to a university or moving into the world of work? Please join us for the Black Grad Celebration.
Pasadena’s City College’s Black Grad Celebration complements the campus’ Commencement Exercises by acknowledging and celebrating African American students and their families in a way that is culturally relevant.
This event is free! We will honor our graduating students with music, performers, speakers, and a certificate of achievement.
Black Graduation
2025
May 28, 2025
Location: Westerbeck Recital Hall
Participation Requirements
- Fill out an application
- Attend one orientation session
Included in the Ceremony
- Kente Stole
- Certificate of achievement
Important Dates and Deadlines
Orientation Dates:
In-person and Virtual (CC-203):
- Thursday, April 24, 11am-12pm (Hybrid, CC-203)
- Thursday, May 1, 12pm-1pm (Hybrid, CC-203)
- Wednesday, May 7, 4pm-5pm (Hybrid, CC-203)
- Tuesday, May 15, 1pm-12pm (Hybrid, CC-203)
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 16, 2025
Contact Information:
- Stephanie Alex salex@pasadena.edu or you can always reach us at TransferBound@pasadena.edu