The Pride Center’s Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes and celebrates LGBTQIA2-S+ students as they achieve their academic achievements and milestones at Pasadena City College.

Our celebratory event will foster a sense of community and belonging on the PCC campus, by creating a supportive and accepting brave space for our students to recognize their leadership, success, and achievements.

We aim to inspire and affirm PCC LGBTQIA2-S+ students by inviting them to participate and share in this joyous moment with peers, loved ones and allies.

This year’s Pride Center’s Lavender Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Creveling Lounge located on the second floor of the CC building. Registration is required for students and a RSVP for guests will be sent at a later date.

Join us in celebrating your academic accomplishments along with friends, family and your peers. The ceremony is for both Transfer and Graduating students from PCC and CEC.

Lavender Graduation Application

Included in the Celebration

  • Ceremony honoring student achievements
  • Lavender Grad Stole, a Pride Center Certificate of Achievement  & LGBTQIA2-S+ Grad Pack
  • Entertainment
  • Dinner and refreshments served
  • Community of students, loved ones, campus peers, and allies rooting for you!

Participation Requirements

  • Complete an associate degree, certificate program, or be transferring to a four-year university
  • Submit the Lavender Graduation Application by Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 11:59PM
  • Officially sign off on orientation informational packet provided  

Lavender Graduation Application

Information for Guests

Lavender Graduation 

Thursday, May 29th, 2025
6 PM - 9 PM

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

General Schedule

  • Doors open: 5:30 pm
  • Dinner served: 6:30pm
  • Graduation Ceremony: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Dancing and Mingling: 8:00 pm - 9:00pm

Prohibited
Balloons, view-obstructing signs, air horns, outside food and beverages, flash photography

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. 
Any other requests may be sent to pride@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-3280.

Parking
Parking - Lot 3 (off of Del Mar Blvd and Hill Ave.)
with a purchase a parking permit ($2) and you may park in other lots on campus.

 

Have Further Questions? Contact Us!

Email us at: pride@pasadena.edu or call (626) 585-3280 with any additional questions.