Graduation and Commencement
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Graduation and Commencement
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Graduation and Commencement
General Information
The Porterville College faculty, staff, and administrators are looking forward to
joining you and your fellow students at the commencement ceremony that will be held
on
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Porterville College Jamison Stadium. Listed below are important details you
need to understand in order to participate.
Although the college has three degree-granting periods, Porterville College holds
only one commencement ceremony each year in May. Students do not have to participate
to receive a degree or diploma.
All students who complete a degree in either Fall or Spring of that academic year
are eligible to participate. Students must have submitted a
Graduation Application (formerly Degree Petition)
to the Admissions & Records Office by the posted deadline. Participation in commencement
does not guarantee a degree. A final evaluation is done prior to the posting of degrees.
It will take approximately two months for the diplomas to be printed although student
records are posted sooner.
Candidates will receive a letter via their student email with important commencement
information.
Tickets are not required for graduation.
Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on the page or scroll
down to explore the full page in detail:
RSVP Deadline
Graduation Program Changes Deadline
Graduation Regalia
Grad Fair, April 22 and 23
ASPC Graduate Brunch, May 15
Commencement Practice
Ceremony Information
Concession Stands
Balloons and Noise Making Devices Policy
Graduation Photos
Diplomas
Disability Accommodations
Admissions Contact Information
Helpful Information for Candidates' Guests
Transportation Assistance From Your Car to the Stadium
Prohibited Items
RSVP Deadline
If you are planning to participate in Commencement, complete the RSVP Form by
April 17
th
. The deadline to submit your Commencement RSVP form is Friday, April 17
th
.
Graduation Program Changes Deadline
April 14
th
will be the last day to request any name changes in the program that will be distributed
during the ceremony. Please contact the Admissions & Records Office by April 15th
with any name change requests.
Graduation Regalia
The
PC Gear Shop
has Commencement packages available now. UGS will offer your Cap Gown and Tassel
for $70.96+tax. Individual Items are also available for sale: Cap - $11.96, Bling
Tassel - $18.52 Porterville College Regalia is required to participate in commencement.
You may also purchase your cap and gown at UGS on campus during the Grad Fair on
April 22rd and 23th. Porterville College caps and gowns are mandatory to participate
in commencement.
If you are a military Veteran, you will be given a stole and rope to wear with your
academic regalia. YOU MUST purchase your own graduation regalia: cap, gown, and tassel.
Please see Katherine Figueroa in the Veterans Resource Center (AC 116) for distribution.
Grad Fair, April 22 & 23
The
PC Grad Fair
will be held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
on Thursday, April 23. The Grad Fair will include opportunities for you to purchase
regalia and other items, take graduation photos and participate in other activities
including graduation cap decorating (as supplies last).
ASPC Graduate Brunch, May 15
A brunch, sponsored by ASPC, will be held in your honor
Friday, May 15th from 9:00a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
in the Student Center/Cafeteria. Brunch is free for graduating students only. Commencement
Practice will be held right after the ASPC Graduate Brunch.
Commencement Practice
Practice will be held at the Stadium on
Friday morning, May 15th at 10 a.m.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you are unable to attend practice, call Enrollment
Services at the number listed below to receive important information.
Ceremony Information
Please arrive promptly to the Gym between 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to check-in at the
registration table. During check-in you will receive a Grad Card with a QR code and
Graduation Picture instructions. Pictures will be taken during the Graduation Ceremony.
During the commencement ceremony the Grad Card will be handed to the individual announcing
the names of graduates. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes for the stadium,
i.e., no spiked heels. Light Snacks will be served to all graduates in the Gym from
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. the day of the ceremony.
Concession Stands
During commencement Athletics will be selling drinks and snacks. Please let your families
know that it will be cash only.
Balloons and Noise Making Devices Policy
In consideration of other graduates and attending guests, please inform family and
friends to leave balloons in their vehicles until after the ceremony. Balloons in
the stadium block the view of guests sitting behind them.
Also, we ask that no noise making devices (i.e., air horns, whistles, etc.) be used
during the ceremony as this disrupts the commencement ceremony, thank you in advance
for cooperating.
Graduation Photos
Graduation photos can be viewed and ordered online from
Ultimate Exposures
. Check your student email for a link to sign up for Grad Pictures.
Diplomas
Your diploma will not be issued to you until all grades are final. A notice will be
sent to your
college assigned email account
notifying you when your diploma will be mailed. All diplomas will be mailed.
Disability Accommodations
If you are a graduating student with a disability and need accommodations to participate
in the commencement ceremony, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
as early as possible to make arrangements:
📧
drc@portervillecollege.edu
🏫AC-115
Admissions Contact Information
Please contact Admissions and Records at
pcar@portervillecollege.edu
or at
(559) 791-2220
concerning your degree, major, or honor recognition.
Helpful Information for Candidates' Guests:
Directions:
From HWY 190 take the Main Street (or Porterville College) exit. Turn left on Main
and another left on College Avenue.
Parking:
Jamison Stadium and Porterville College Parking Lots. Parking permits are not required.
Jamison Stadium:
The stadium is handicap accessible.
Transportation Assistance From Your Car to the Stadium
Need a Lift from Your Car to the Stadium? We've Got You Covered!
This year, we're pleased to offer a convenient ADA cart service to make your Commencement
experience as smooth as possible. You will be able to catch a ride at one of several
pick up locations throughout the parking lot to take you to the stadium gate, we will
post a map of pickup locations on this page closer to the event date. We look forward
to celebrating with you!
Prohibited Items:
The following items are prohibited during the Commencement ceremony:
Balloons
Artificial noise-making devices, horns, air horns, whistles, etc.
Drones or other airborne flying devices
Confetti or streamers
Laser pointers
Weapons of any kind
Fireworks
Alcohol
Illegal substances
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2026 Graduates! We are excited for you!
Prior Years
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2025 Graduates!!!
Watch the live stream replay below.
The 2025 Porterville College Commencement Ceremony was held on
Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM inside Jamison Stadium.
View Photos from Commencement 2025
View Photos from the Psych Tech Completion Ceremony
View Photos from the Nursing Completion Ceremony
The 2024 Porterville College Commencement Ceremony was held
Friday, May 10 Starting at 7:00 PM Inside Jamison Stadium.
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Graduates!
Click the image above to view a replay video of the event.
Click for Photos from the event.
Get Help
Starting Your Future
Today.
Apply Now
Come Visit
Get in Touch
2025-2026 Catalog
©
Skip to content
Graduation and Commencement
General Information
The Porterville College faculty, staff, and administrators are looking forward to
joining you and your fellow students at the commencement ceremony that will be held
on
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Porterville College Jamison Stadium. Listed below are important details you
need to understand in order to participate.
Although the college has three degree-granting periods, Porterville College holds
only one commencement ceremony each year in May. Students do not have to participate
to receive a degree or diploma.
All students who complete a degree in either Fall or Spring of that academic year
are eligible to participate. Students must have submitted a
Graduation Application (formerly Degree Petition)
to the Admissions & Records Office by the posted deadline. Participation in commencement
does not guarantee a degree. A final evaluation is done prior to the posting of degrees.
It will take approximately two months for the diplomas to be printed although student
records are posted sooner.
Candidates will receive a letter via their student email with important commencement
information.
Tickets are not required for graduation.
Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on the page or scroll
down to explore the full page in detail:
RSVP Deadline
Graduation Program Changes Deadline
Graduation Regalia
Grad Fair, April 22 and 23
ASPC Graduate Brunch, May 15
Commencement Practice
Ceremony Information
Concession Stands
Balloons and Noise Making Devices Policy
Graduation Photos
Diplomas
Disability Accommodations
Admissions Contact Information
Helpful Information for Candidates' Guests
Transportation Assistance From Your Car to the Stadium
Prohibited Items
RSVP Deadline
If you are planning to participate in Commencement, complete the RSVP Form by
April 17
th
. The deadline to submit your Commencement RSVP form is Friday, April 17
th
.
Graduation Program Changes Deadline
April 14
th
will be the last day to request any name changes in the program that will be distributed
during the ceremony. Please contact the Admissions & Records Office by April 15th
with any name change requests.
Graduation Regalia
The
PC Gear Shop
has Commencement packages available now. UGS will offer your Cap Gown and Tassel
for $70.96+tax. Individual Items are also available for sale: Cap - $11.96, Bling
Tassel - $18.52 Porterville College Regalia is required to participate in commencement.
You may also purchase your cap and gown at UGS on campus during the Grad Fair on
April 22rd and 23th. Porterville College caps and gowns are mandatory to participate
in commencement.
If you are a military Veteran, you will be given a stole and rope to wear with your
academic regalia. YOU MUST purchase your own graduation regalia: cap, gown, and tassel.
Please see Katherine Figueroa in the Veterans Resource Center (AC 116) for distribution.
Grad Fair, April 22 & 23
The
PC Grad Fair
will be held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
on Thursday, April 23. The Grad Fair will include opportunities for you to purchase
regalia and other items, take graduation photos and participate in other activities
including graduation cap decorating (as supplies last).
ASPC Graduate Brunch, May 15
A brunch, sponsored by ASPC, will be held in your honor
Friday, May 15th from 9:00a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
in the Student Center/Cafeteria. Brunch is free for graduating students only. Commencement
Practice will be held right after the ASPC Graduate Brunch.
Commencement Practice
Practice will be held at the Stadium on
Friday morning, May 15th at 10 a.m.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you are unable to attend practice, call Enrollment
Services at the number listed below to receive important information.
Ceremony Information
Please arrive promptly to the Gym between 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to check-in at the
registration table. During check-in you will receive a Grad Card with a QR code and
Graduation Picture instructions. Pictures will be taken during the Graduation Ceremony.
During the commencement ceremony the Grad Card will be handed to the individual announcing
the names of graduates. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes for the stadium,
i.e., no spiked heels. Light Snacks will be served to all graduates in the Gym from
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. the day of the ceremony.
Concession Stands
During commencement Athletics will be selling drinks and snacks. Please let your families
know that it will be cash only.
Balloons and Noise Making Devices Policy
In consideration of other graduates and attending guests, please inform family and
friends to leave balloons in their vehicles until after the ceremony. Balloons in
the stadium block the view of guests sitting behind them.
Also, we ask that no noise making devices (i.e., air horns, whistles, etc.) be used
during the ceremony as this disrupts the commencement ceremony, thank you in advance
for cooperating.
Graduation Photos
Graduation photos can be viewed and ordered online from
Ultimate Exposures
. Check your student email for a link to sign up for Grad Pictures.
Diplomas
Your diploma will not be issued to you until all grades are final. A notice will be
sent to your
college assigned email account
notifying you when your diploma will be mailed. All diplomas will be mailed.
Disability Accommodations
If you are a graduating student with a disability and need accommodations to participate
in the commencement ceremony, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
as early as possible to make arrangements:
📧
drc@portervillecollege.edu
🏫AC-115
Admissions Contact Information
Please contact Admissions and Records at
pcar@portervillecollege.edu
or at
(559) 791-2220
concerning your degree, major, or honor recognition.
Helpful Information for Candidates' Guests:
Directions:
From HWY 190 take the Main Street (or Porterville College) exit. Turn left on Main
and another left on College Avenue.
Parking:
Jamison Stadium and Porterville College Parking Lots. Parking permits are not required.
Jamison Stadium:
The stadium is handicap accessible.
Transportation Assistance From Your Car to the Stadium
Need a Lift from Your Car to the Stadium? We've Got You Covered!
This year, we're pleased to offer a convenient ADA cart service to make your Commencement
experience as smooth as possible. You will be able to catch a ride at one of several
pick up locations throughout the parking lot to take you to the stadium gate, we will
post a map of pickup locations on this page closer to the event date. We look forward
to celebrating with you!
Prohibited Items:
The following items are prohibited during the Commencement ceremony:
Balloons
Artificial noise-making devices, horns, air horns, whistles, etc.
Drones or other airborne flying devices
Confetti or streamers
Laser pointers
Weapons of any kind
Fireworks
Alcohol
Illegal substances
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2026 Graduates! We are excited for you!
Prior Years
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2025 Graduates!!!
Watch the live stream replay below.
The 2025 Porterville College Commencement Ceremony was held on
Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM inside Jamison Stadium.
View Photos from Commencement 2025
View Photos from the Psych Tech Completion Ceremony
View Photos from the Nursing Completion Ceremony
The 2024 Porterville College Commencement Ceremony was held
Friday, May 10 Starting at 7:00 PM Inside Jamison Stadium.
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Graduates!
Click the image above to view a replay video of the event.
Click for Photos from the event.
Get Help
Starting Your Future
Today.
Apply Now
Come Visit
Get in Touch
2025-2026 Catalog
©