Pre-Commencement Events

Bakersfield College has many programs and cohorts that hold a celebration in addition to the grand Commencement Ceremony. While the main Commencement is open to the public, many of the following celebrations are invitation only. Contact your cohort or program for ticket or invitation information.
SGA president at the podium.

111th Commencement

May 2025

African American Celebration

Chicano/Latino Celebration

Delano Celebration

  • Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: TBD
  • More Information:
    • 1450 Timmons Avenue, Delano, CA 93215

Industrial Automation Baccalaureate Degree Celebration

  • Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: TBD
  • Online RSVP Form
  • More Information:
    • This event is invitation only.
    • RSVP’s due by TBD
    • Maximum guests allowed is 6 per graduate.

Lavender (LGBTQIA+) Celebration

  • Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: TBD
  • More Information:
    • Annual Pre-Commencement Event to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & ally students.
    • For more information, visit Lavender Celebration Event.

Veterans Celebration