2025 Mission College Commencement
"The Power of Hope & Perserverance"
Thursday, May 22, 2025
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Doors open at 3 p.m.
San Jose Civic
San Jose Civic is at 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95113
We look forward to celebrating our graduates together with their family, friends, and loved ones. See additional details below and check back for updates as the events draws near.
Tag your graduates on social media @go2missionSC with #MissionSCgrads
Photos
Graduates will have the opportunity to pose for portraits with loved ones during our Grad Fair on May 7- 8, 2025 in Campus Center. In addition, WASIO will be taking photos of all graduates during the ceremony. More information will be shared soon.
Commencement Rehearsal
It is strongly encouraged for all graduation participants to attend Commencement rehearsal to familiarize themselves with procedures and etiquette for the ceremony. The rehearsal will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the San Jose Civic.
Information regarding event parking will be shared on this webpage as the event draws near.
Regalia
All students participating in the Commencement ceremony must wear the regalia of a black cap, black gown and Commencement tassel.
Purchase your regalia, such as caps, gowns, and tassels, by April 1 from our vendor, Herff Jones, to ensure free delivery to the college. All regalia purchased by April 1 will be available to be picked up at Grad Fair.
Regalia purchased after April 1 can be mailed to your home for a small fee.
Free LGBTQIA Pride stoles will be available for anyone wishing to show their pride during the ceremony.
Degree and Certificate Information
At Mission College, we offer various degrees and certificates, including Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate in Art for Transfer (AAT), and Associate of Science for Transfer (AST) degrees as well as Certificates of Achievement (CA) and Certificates of Proficiency (CP).
The Office of Admissions and Records will evaluate all petitions for graduation or completion to determine eligibility for these degrees and certificates. Candidates for a degree or a certificate will receive a commemorative diploma cover at the ceremony to symbolize the conferring of a degree or a certificate.
The official degree or certificate will be mailed to graduates in the summer or early fall.
Academic Honors
Academic honors are for AA and AS as well as AA-T and AS-T recipients only and are determined by your degree applicable cumulative grade point average. High marks will be recognized in the Commencement program booklet provided at the ceremony as follows:
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.8 or higher GPA and designated in the program with three stars next to their name.
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.79 GPA and have two stars next to their name.
- Cum Laude: 3.30-3.49 GPA and is noted with one star next to their name.
Guests and Parking Information
We encourage graduates to invite family members and friends to attend the Commencement Ceremony.
Parking will be shared on this webpage as the event nears.
Grad Fair Schedule
Stay tuned for more information about Grad Fair on May 7 - 8, 2025 in Campus Center! Graduates will have the opportunity to pick up their regalia, meet with college representatives from top transfer destinations, and connect with our career support team about job placement.
Tickets
Family and friends are encouraged to attend Commencement. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. No ticket is necessary or will be provided.
Accommodation Info
The Commencement Ceremony will be live streamed and closed captioning will be available.
Petition to Graduate & Graduation Requirements
Visit MissionCollege.edu/Graduate for information on the graduation application process.