Celebrating African American Student Achievement

You are invited to participate in the PCC Black Grad Celebration! Is your last term in Spring or Summer 2026? 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

2026

May 22, 2026

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

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Participation Requirements

To participate in Black Grad, 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/Foothill Campus

Included in the Ceremony 

  • Kente Stole
  • Certificate of achievement 

Information for Guests

Black Grad Celebration

Pasadena City College
Creveling Lounge
1570 E Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91106

General Schedule

  • Doors open: 5:00 pm
  • Reception: 7pm - 8 pm (Light refreshments)
  • Graduation Ceremony: 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Accessibility

Elevator access from 2nd floor of CC building. See the campus map.
Visitors with official DMV handicap placard may park in any spot without PCC permit (Lot 1). 

  • ASL (American Sign Language) is available. Must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • Refer to the PCC Campus Map for general accessibility information.

Pasadena City College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you desire an accommodation related to your disability, please email Human Resources at hrgeneral@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-7388. Your request should be submitted at least 10 working days before the event to ensure availability.
Any other requests may be sent to transferbound@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-7287.

Parking
Parking - Lot 3 (off of Del Mar Blvd and Hill Ave.) will be FREE for this event.

Have Further Questions? Contact Us!
Email us at: transferbound@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-7287 with any additional questions.

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 08, 2026 

Contact Information: