Congratulations Class of 2023!
Commencement Celebration
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 22 | Golden Eagle Arena
Graduate Guide
Petition to Graduate Question?
Contact Admissions at admissionslemoore@whccd.edu | (559) 925-3317
Contact Admissions at admissionslemoore@whccd.edu | (559) 925-3317
- All SPRING '25 graduates should have petitioned to graduate at this point by the designated deadline of March 14.
- Please scroll through entire page for all relevant information and take action as needed.
- Be sure to review the five regalia categories below and follow the steps for the option that best fits you.
- Students MUST RSVP on a first-come-first-served basis to one of the ceremonies. Space is limited for both ceremonies.
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RSVP to Commencement
Review the information for each of the two ceremonies, decide which one you will participate
in, and click the green RSVP button below to complete the process.
Ceremony 1
1:00pm - 2:30pm | May 22, 2025
- RSVP Using link below
- Graduate Arrival Time
11:30 am
- Doors open
11:30 am
- Additional Information
Graduate assigned parking lot: Parking Lot: A
Graduate waiting lounge: TBD
Ceremony 2
6:00pm - 7:30pm | May 22, 2025
- This ceremony time is now FULL - please RSVP for the 1:00 pm ceremony.
- Graduate Arrival Time
4:00pm
- Doors open
4:00pm
- Additional Information
Graduate assigned parking lot: Parking Lot: A
Graduate waiting lounge: TBD
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Order Regalia
Regalia is the official cap, gown, and tassel of Lemoore College. Contact the respective
individual if you are part of any of the student support programs identified below.
If you are not part of those programs, order regalia from our official vendor, Jostens,
by clicking the blue "Order Regalia" button below. EVERY STUDENT will receive a FREE
stole/sash - no need to purchase one.
Frequently Asked Questions
All updates regarding commencement will be sent to students via student email. Please
check your email regularly to avoid missing any updates and important deadlines
When is commencement?
This year, we will have two ceremonies both held on Thursday, May 22 as follows:Ceremony #1: 1:00 pm
Ceremony #2: 6:00 pm
Where is the commencement?
Lemoore College – Golden Eagle Arena.Will there be practice for commencement?
Yes, practice for BOTH ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:30, am at the Golden Eagle Arena.Will I need to RSVP for the event?
Yes. All students wishing to participate in commencement will need to RSVP. Please note: students will have the option to RSVP on a first-come-first-served basis for ONLY ONE of the ceremonies. Space is limited to 200 graduates per ceremony.Are my family and friends welcome?
Yes, each graduate is allowed six (6) guest tickets for the ceremony. You can distribute the six tickets at your discretion. Please note, tickets are unique and will be verified at the door.Can I request accommodations?
If you or your guests need accommodations e.g. ASL interpreting, assistive listening
device, etc., please submit a request. Deadline to request accommodations - May 2,
2025.
What time do I need to arrive for commencement?
Please refer to the graduation information on the RSVP for commencement section above.Will photography be available?
A local photography studio will take pictures of graduates with our campus president, Mr. James Preston, during the ceremony. Additionally, there will be a portable studio set up in the arena for graduates wishing to take pictures with regalia.Students will also have the opportunity to schedule a session with the studio before the ceremony. Please contact studio directly for this option.
Garcia School & Sports Photography - (559) 777-5588
Will the ceremony be streamed?
Yes, a live stream will be uploaded to this page and will be posted on this website closer to commencement.