Chicano/Latino Pre-Commencement Event

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Edward Simonsen Outdoor Theater

RSVP Due: April 25, 2025

This is the 29th Chicano/Latino Pre-Commencement Celebration and the purpose of this annual tradition is to encourage students to participate in celebrations that provide a cultural, bilingual, and celebratory atmosphere for family and friends as they honor the achievements of their graduates and transfer students. The celebration gives our students an opportunity to acknowledge those who have been supportive of their educational endeavors. Finally, the celebration serves as an example for the younger generation and community that they, too, can achieve a college education.

Participating students will receive a Stole to wear for the Bakersfield College Graduation.

Apply by April, 25 2025

Once you complete the application form, please pay the application fee.

  1. Apply using your BC Log-in information to access the form.
  2. Pay $25 application fee:
    • Main Campus, EOPS Office, located in the Center for Student Success, 2nd floor.
    • BC Southwest, Front Reception (ask for Jesslyn Choate).
    • Delano Campus, LRC Front Reception (ask for Carolina Madrigal).