Community Award Ceremonies
In addition to the Commencement Ceremony, there are various celebration ceremonies honoring the achievements of graduating students within the campus programs and communities that they belong to. Special celebrations will be held to acknowledge the achievements of our EOPS, DSPS, HIM, RADT, Honors, Promise, Veteran, AAPI, Chicanx and Latinx, Black, and LGBTQ+ students.
Asian American Pacific Islander Recognition Ceremony
The Asian American Pacific Islander Recognition Ceremony (ARC) is held every spring to honor and celebrate the personal and academic achievements of our graduating AAPI student community. The ARC aims to be as inclusive as possible, celebrating our diverse Asian American Pacific Islander identities and communities by sharing the traditions and practices we uphold with one another. Celebrate your accomplishments with your friends, family, and peers. You do not need to identify as AAPI to participate in this ceremony.
The 2025 Ceremony is Friday, May 9 from 5-7 pm in the Quad.
If you have any questions, please connect with Patricia (Trish) Guevarra pguevarra001@sdccd.edu
DSPS Celebration
The Disability Club and Honor Society host the DSPS Graduation/Transfer celebration in collaboration with Mesa’s DSPS Department. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the many accomplishments and achievements of DSPS students and to wish them well.
The 2025 Ceremony is Tuesday, May 6th from 3:00-4:30 in the High Tech Center (LR 110-first floor of the Learning Resource Center).
If you have any questions, please connect with Erika Higginbotham at ehigginb@sdccd.edu or call at 619-388-2780.
EOPS and Special Programs Achievement Ceremony
The EOPS and Special Programs Achievement Ceremony is dedicated to honoring our EOPS student graduates. This year's ceremony theme is "Your New Era Awaits You" to celebrate the endless possibilities that lie ahead for our students as they embark on their new era surrounded by friends, loved ones, and chosen family. This ceremony includes a keynote speaker, student speakers, recognition of student graduates’ presentation, and much more!
If you have any questions, please connect with Karla Trutna at ktrutna@sdccd.edu or by phone at 619-388-2706.
Pride Center Lavender Celebration
The Lavender Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of all our LGBTQIA+ students. Our ceremony highlights success within academia and achievements of individual student goals. We celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ students with the support of their friends, loved ones, and chosen family. If you are graduating, transferring, completing a certificate, or have recently returned to school, we invite you to participate! This event typically takes place in late Spring.
The 2025 celebration is Tuesday, May 20th from 4:00-6:00pm in D101.
If you have any questions, please connect with Lucio Lira at llira@sdccd.edu or call (619)388-5096.
Raza Grad Celebration
Raza Grad Celebration is a culturally empowering ceremony representing historical traditions from throughout the Americas. Raza Grad celebrates the diversity of the Chican@/Hispanic/Indigenous/Latin@ culture. The graduation celebration is open to all San Diego Mesa College graduating students who value the access to higher education and retention of our communities. Participation is not limited by area of study, ethnic background, or national origin. This event typically takes place in late Spring.
The 2025 celebration is on May 2nd, 2025 from TBA in the Quad.
If you have any questions, please connect with Fabiola (Faby) Beas fbeas@sdccd.edu and Agustin Rivera arivera@sdccd.edu
Rite of Passage Celebration
Dear Future Mesa College Graduate,
Join us for the San Diego Community College District Black Graduates and Transfer Students Rite of Passage! This is a celebration honoring academic excellence, determination, and the sacrifices which have led to your success. Our in-person celebration will include student recognition, entertainment, and free food. The Rite of Passage Ceremony is a celebration you do not want to miss! Graduates from Continuing Education, City, Mesa, Miramar College will join in celebration.
The 2025 Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 14th, 5:00-7:30PM at the Miramar College.
If you have any questions, please connect with Leticia Diaz ldiaz@sdccd.edu or Candice Katungi at ckatungi@sdccd.edu.
Veterans Recognition Ceremony
The Veterans Recognition Ceremony celebrates the academic achievements of all of our military-affiliated students (Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Spouses, Dependents, Survivors, and Care-givers) who have or plan on graduating/transferring from San Diego Mesa College for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 terms. For those who attend, we will also be providing a stole and pin that can be used for Commencement.
The 2025 Ceremony is Wednesday, May 7th from 5 pm to 6pm in MC211A/B and will be followed by a sit-down dinner and dessert from 6 pm to 7 pm.
If you have any questions, please connect with Jordan Agricula at jagricula@sdccd.edu or by phone at 619-388-2805.
