Commencement 2026

A: Students who have completed their degree in summer 2025, fall 2025 or expect to complete their degree in spring 2026 or Summer 2026 will be invited to participate.

A: Apply for graduation by March 13, 2026 at 11:59pm.

A: Honors at the college commencement will be awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. * All lower-division, degree-applicable courses, units, and grades earned by students at VVC and other colleges and universities are included in calculating grade point averages for graduation and academic honors. Official transcripts or documents are required before degrees can be awarded.

A: Graduates may apply for class speaker by the posted deadline and participate in auditions if selected. Subject to minimum requirements.

A: Apply for graduation and, if eligible, you will receive an email invitation to RSVP.

A: After applying and being found eligible. The RSVP deadline is April 10.

A: Contact our ACCESS department.

A: First confirm you met graduation deadlines and eligibility. If you have contact Robert Sewell- 760-245-4271 ext. 2395

A: Yes. Several celebration events are offered; attendance is optional. Check directly with your program to find out more details.

A: Graduates will receive 7 tickets for guests

A: Details will be sent via email in April.

A: Details will be included in your April email.

A: No additional tickets will be distributed.

A: No rehearsal. Instructions are provided by email and during check‑in.

A: Yes, if you applied by the March 13th deadline.

A: A one‑stop event to purchase regalia and complete commencement preparations.

A: Events are scheduled across campuses in May; details are emailed to students.

A: Students can contact our ASB Office for more details.

A: Through the VVC Bookstore.

A: The event will be held on May 21, 2026 time TBD. Contact Transfer Center

A: Dress appropriately and wear college‑approved regalia (cap, gown, tassel).

A: At Grad Fair or through the Campus Store.

A: No. Only college‑approved regalia is permitted.

A: Yes, as long as decorations are respectful. Gowns may not be decorated.

A: Arrive 60 minutes early.

A: Check‑in begins at

A: Yes, if you line up together.

A: You may not process with friends or sit next to them.

A: Approximately three hours; participants may not leave early.

A: Do not bring belongings; there is no storage area.

A: Yes, a live stream will be available.

A: Yes, photos are taken before and during the ceremony and available later.

A: Yes. Parking is $15. VVC Volunteers, please see Robert Sewell.

A: Yes.

A: Use the hashtag #vvcgrad26

A: Up to seven guests.

A: Yes, tickets are required for guests age two and up.

A: By the posted May deadline after Grad Fair.

A: No extra tickets are available.

A: Lost tickets cannot be reissued.

A: Parking opens at 3:00 p.m.; doors open at 4:00 p.m.

A: No. Diplomas are mailed 3–4 months after posting.

A: Contact Admissions and Records at admissions@vvc.edu

A: Photos will be available online through the photographer after the event.