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

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

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)
  • Thursday, May 15, 12pm-1pm (Hybrid, CC-203)

Zoom Meeting ID: 853 103 6135

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 16, 2025 

Contact Information: