Grad Fair and Regalia
Grad Fair
The Bakersfield College Bookstore hosts a Grad Fair each spring, bringing together vendors to help you prepare for graduation. You’ll find everything you need in one place—regalia (cap, gown, sash, and tassel), invitations, class rings, and professional portraits. Regalia can be purchased as a package or individually, with pricing details included in the official announcement from Admissions & Records. If you're unable to attend, someone may pick up your regalia on your behalf, but they must verify the correct spelling of your name for the graduation program.
Grad Fair Dates
- April 8 & 9
BC Main Campus
9am - 5pm - April 14
BC SouthWest
9am - 5pm - April 15 & 16
BC Main Campus
9am - 7pm - April 17
BC Delano
9am - 5pm
Grad Fair Portraits
Schedule an appointment for your sitting with the commencement photographer at the Grad Fair to take pictures of you in your cap and gown.
To schedule an appointment for portraits:
- Schedule your appointment
- Click "Schedule Your Sitting"
- Click "Cap and Gown"
- Select Bakersfield College, and the time and date that works best for you
A professional photographer will also be at commencement and the photos will be released on our website.
Make sure to follow the directions for the facial recognition at the end of the RSVP.
Regalia Requirements
The traditional black cap and gown with the BC College Stole and Tassel is required to participate. Clothing under the gown should be business casual. For your safety, do not wear shoes with heels and/or spikes. If found wearing shoes with heels and/or spikes, you will be asked to remove them, or you will not be able to participate in the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, BCSGA will be collecting any regalia items you wish to donate to aide graduating renegades in future commencements.
How to Order Your Graduation Regalia
- Purchase in person at the BC Renegade Campus Store
- Purchase through the online Campus Store to pick up in store
Graduating With Honors
Students who have completed at least 60 units in degree applicable letter graded courses, have taken at least 12 of those units at Bakersfield College, and who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher are eligible for graduation with honors.
If your degree is pending for Spring or Summer semesters, we will use your overall GPA (including Fall grades) to determine if you qualify for honors at commencement.
If your degree has been posted, the honors designation will appear on the diploma and transcript as follows:
| Grade Point Average | Honor Designation |
| 3.50-3.69 | Cum laude |
| 3.70-3.89 | Magna cum laude |
| 3.90-4.00 | Summa cum laude |
Purchasing Honor Cords
BC graduates can purchase their Honor Cords for $10 from the Office of Student Life located in the new Campus Center Building or purchase Honor Cords online. Students must have received confirmation regarding their Honors status to purchase Honor Cords.
