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.
African American Celebration
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Indoor Theater
- More Information:
- RSVP's due by May 8, 2025
- See the African American Celebration page.
Chicano/Latino Celebration
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 2:45 PM
- Location: Outdoor Theater
- More Information:
- RSVP’s due by April 25, 2025
- More information at the Chicano/Latino Celebration Event page.
Delano Celebration
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Delano Campus, DST 109, 119
- More Information:
- 1450 Timmons Avenue, Delano, CA 93215
Baccalaureate Degree Celebration
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Renegade Event Center (East)
- More Information:
- This event is invitation only.
- RSVP’s due by May 2, 2025
- Maximum guests allowed is 6 per graduate.
- Online RSVP Form
Lavender (LGBTQIA+) Celebration
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Location: Renegade Event Center (West)
- More Information:
- Annual Pre-Commencement Event to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & ally students. All students are welcome.
- For more information, visit Lavender Celebration Event.
NASSSP Celebration
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Renegade Event Center
Veterans Celebration
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM (graduates arrive by 5:15 PM)
- Location: Renegade Event Center
- More Information:
- RSVP by May 2, 2025
- For more information, visit Veterans Celebration Event.
