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Commencement | Graduation Ceremony 2025!


Here's a fun recap of the day in 2024. Enjoy! 
Once a Seahawk, Always a Seahawk!

Seahawks, congratulations on your monumental accomplishment! All of us at Los Angeles Harbor College share your families' and friends' excitement on your completion of an A.A., ADT, CTE Certificate, and or completion of Transfer requirements. This year marks our 75th year that students like you have participated in our commencement exercises. To ensure your experience creates lasting memories for you and your loved ones, please familiarize yourself with the information below. 

RSVP for Graduation 2025

Please ensure you complete the RSVP form to confirm your participation in the graduation ceremony. Here's why:

1. Confirm Your Participation: Your RSVP guarantees you’re included in the ceremony.

2. Receive Important Information: By RSVPing, you’ll get essential details leading up to the event, including ceremony info and guest information.

3. Graduation Pictures & Updates: Your RSVP helps us share information about photos, cap/gown purchases, accommodations, and other updates.

Make sure to RSVP as soon as possible!

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General Information

Rehearsal Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Location: Los Angeles Harbor College Gym
Time: 12:00PM - 01:30PM

This is not mandatory but highly encouraged!

Gym Location
Graduation Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Location: Los Angeles Harbor College Seahawk Stadium
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

On Graduation Day we will start in the gym.  After you take your Class of 2025 picture, we will line up to enter the gym.

If you are lined up on the right (WEST), you will sit on the NORTH side – your guests can sit on the NORTH side stands 

If you are lined up on the left (EAST), you will sit on the SOUTH side – your guests can sit on the SOUTH side

Please note that you will be walking on artificial grass. High heels will not be permitted!!!

Field
Graduation Day Schedule

Academic Excellence Recognition

Academic Excellence at Harbor College

Academic Excellence Awards

Dean and President's Academic Honors* -  (by invitation only - check your emails)
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Date: May 19, 2025 
Time: 3PM - 6PM
Location: LAHC, Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
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President's Distinguished Honor Cord Presentation - (Invitation Only from the President's Office)
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Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 4PM-6PM
Location: LAHC, Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)

We will honor all students who received a President's and/or Dean's Honor Roll Award during the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025 semesters.

Donate your gown!

Help a fellow Seahawk by donating your cap and gown AFTER the graduation ceremony. Boxes will be located outside of the stadium. Thank you for your consideration. All of us at Los Angeles Harbor College and LACCD wish you much success.

More Information

Get Ready for Graduation 2025!

Make sure you are ready to go for Graduation 2025.

Petition for Graduation 2025

If you would like your name to appear in the Commencement 2025 Program, please submit your graduation petition by APRIL 15, 2025.

Counseling Appointment

Questions?

Please visit our FAQ page for more information regarding Graduation 2025.

FAQ

RSVP for Graduation 2025

Confirm your participation and receive essential information. This is also how you will receive your grad pictures after.

RSVP

COVID Safety Protocols

  • If you, or your guests, should have symptoms or are currently in isolation/quarantine period due to recent infection or exposure, for your safety and the safety of others, you cannot attend.
  • Since our event is outside, masks are not required but are strongly recommended.
  • Please note that protocols are subject to change. Information on protocol updates will be communicated to graduates/candidates to share with guests by email or another appropriate mechanism.

Questions? Email us at @email