2025 Commencement Ceremony
All students who are approved for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 graduation will be recognized in this commencement ceremony.
Please note: Students who have applied for Spring 2025 Graduation will be notified around May 1st of their eligibility to graduate.
Ceremony Details
The 2025 ceremony will be held on May 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM inside the LMC Stadium on the Pittsburg campus. Students should plan to arrive no later than 1:15 PM for check-in and line-up on the Softball Field.
The ceremony is general admission and no tickets are required to attend. There is NO RESERVED SEATING at the stadium. The stadium bleachers have wheelchair access with limited seating for people with disabilities. Chairs will also be placed on the walkway at ground level of the field for additional seating and accessibility. Guests should arrive early for optimal seating.
Additional details regarding the event will be available soon. Keep watching this page for more information.
Flowers and leis are available for pre-order!
Many more products and colors to choose from. See the full product list and pick up order form in the Bookstore. Pay at the Cashier's Office by May 12th.
Pre-orders will be available for pick-up at the entrance to the Softball Field (where graduates must check-in) on the day of the event.
The deadline to pre-order is Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12PM!
Cap, Gown, & Tassel
Beginning May 5th, you may purchase your cap, gown, and tassel at the LMC Bookstore (Pittsburg Campus Only). The cost is $21.50 (plus tax) for the package. The deadline to purchase is May 16th.
Students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA as of Fall 2024, including transfer units, will be eligible for honors designation at graduation. The honors tassel may be purchased at the LMC Bookstore for $5.00 (plus tax), and honor cords will also be available for $14.99 (plus tax).
LMC Stadium Policy: Prohibited Items
Los Medanos College is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation with the following:
The following are not permitted anywhere on-campus:
1. Alcoholic beverages and smoking
2. Dogs/animals (except for service animals)
3. Weapons or explosives of any kind
The following are not permitted inside the Stadium:
Guests who attempt to bring the following inside the stadium will be asked to take them outside and/or return them to their vehicles.
1. Artificial noise-making devices
2. Glass bottles
3. Balloons
4. Signs/displays larger than 11”x17”. (All signs must be hand carried and may not be mounted on posts/poles/etc.)
5. Umbrellas larger than 42” are not permitted in the bleachers. (Larger umbrellas may be used in other areas of the stadium.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear under my gown?
Wear comfortable clothing. For example, dress slacks and a dress shirt/blouse or dress, and NO high heels. High heels are NOT allowed on the track/field where the ceremony will take place. If you wear them, you will be required to remove them prior to entering the field.
Can I bring my purse with me?
YES. Small purses may be carried under your gown. No large purses permitted.
Can I bring my children to the graduation ceremony?
Children are welcome to attend in the bleachers with an adult as part of the audience. Children may not accompany graduates onto the field.
Are there disability accommodations available for graduates?
YES. Requests for disability accommodations for graduating students should be made in advance by contacting Melissa Stender at (925) 473-7468 or mstender@losmedanos.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible but no later than May 16, 2025.
Congratulations on reaching the important milestone of graduation!