Guest Information
Guests
Watching your graduate take this step toward their future is a memorable one. Please follow these tips for making this ceremony a pleasant and special experience for everyone.
- Doors will open at 4:30 PM.
- Seats are first-come, first-served; saving seats will not be allowed, please assemble your party before entering the stadium.
- Arrive early and be in your seat 10 minutes prior to the start time of the ceremony.
- Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.
- Be respectful of fellow guests around you.
- Guests are not permitted on stadium field or staging area.
For the safety of your pets and all guests, please leave your pets at home. Only service animals are permitted on campus during commencement.
During the ceremony, medical personnel will be present.
Useful Tips
Plan for Hot Weather
Commencement Day activities may involve prolonged exposure to the sun. Sunscreen, bottled water and hats are recommended.
Tobacco-Free Campus
Bakersfield College and all of its grounds and facilities are tobacco-free. Please plan accordingly.
Sign Language Interpreter
If you need a sign language interpreter, please contact an usher to access the proper seating area.
Parking
Parking during the commencement event is free in the student parking lots around Memorial Stadium. Carts will be available in the parking lots for those who need assistance.
Designated guest parking areas include:
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Lot P3
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Lot P6 & P7 (also includes accessible parking)
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Lot P16 (shared with faculty and graduates; space is limited)
Additional guest parking is available at:
- Garces Memorial High School
2800 Loma Linda Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the high school and the stadium throughout the event.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited and possession of these items can result in your removal from the stadium.
- Alcohol/drugs/tobacco (including e-cigarettes)
- Firearms/weapons/fireworks
- Outside food/bottles and cans (clear water bottles allowed)
- Camera tripods/selfie sticks
After the Ceremony
Coordinate a place and time to meet your graduate after the ceremony that does not inhibit the flow of guests at venue entrances or exits.
