End of the Year Celebration  2026

Friday, June 5, 2026

Thank you for your interest in celebrating the success of our LARS graduates, transfer students, and certificate achievers!

Participation Requirements:

To RSVP, students must meet one of the following criteria:

  1. Complete an associate degree at PCC
  2. Complete a certificate program at PCC
  3. Transfer to a four-year university (with or without completing a degree or certificate)
  4. Complete the PCC Adult High School Diploma or earn a High School Equivalency (GED)
  5. Complete a non-credit program at PCC

*Important: Please complete the voluntary photo/media release form to allow LARS to share your photo, image, or likeness in social media and campus or program materials.

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Event Details:

Guests Parking TBA
  • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Doors Open: 6:00 pm
  • Event Begins: 6:15 PM

Deadline to submit your RSVP: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 am.

Frequently Asked Questions

RSVPs will include up to four guests. The attire is casual formal, and students are welcome to wear their cap and gown. The LARS celebration will take place on the Main Campus in the Circadian.

Yes, it is free. This event is complimentary. We provide students with a LARS Cord, a certificate of achievement, and dinner. 

Yes
Unfortunately, students completing Fall 2026 and beyond will not be able to participate, but can participate in the Spring 2027 celebration.

Yes! Students who are earning their adult high school diploma or GED through the PCC are welcome to participate.

If you would like to be considered for this special honor, please indicate this information on the RSVP form. The committee is interested in a speech that will resonate with the entire audience - students, parents, and guests. The speech cannot be more than 3 minutes long.

Yes, guests and students who require accommodations to attend must submit their request at least 48 hours prior to the event by emailing LARS@pasadena.edu. This option will also be available on the RSVP form.

All students who are interested in participating must submit an RSVP by Friday, May 22, 2026.

Have Further Questions? Contact Us!

Email us at: LARS@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-7172 with any additional questions.