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🔗Reserve Your 2025 Ceremony Tickets: Please check your student email to access the link to reserve your tickets.
🎓 Congratulations Class of 2025! Reserve Your Commencement Tickets Now!
Dear Class of 2025,
Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone! The time has come to reserve your tickets for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony! Due to safety and capacity, each graduate will be permitted 4 tickets to their selected ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at either 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM.
Starting today, March 26, 2025, you can enter the ticket reservation system and secure your tickets using your B Number and BCC Student Email. Please note, you will only be able to reserve tickets for the ceremony you selected on your grad application.
🗓 Important Deadlines:
- Ticket Reservation Closes: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- If additional tickets are available, graduates will be notified at Grad Fest on May 6, 2025.
If you have any questions, please email info@barstow.edu (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM).
We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements! 🎓✨
The Student Commencement Speaker offers a speech during the Commencement ceremony in May and serves as the representative of the entire graduating class. If you meet the following criteria, please apply now:
- *You must have completed at least 40 units at Barstow Community College by the end of the Spring 2025 semester
*You must have petitioned for graduation and be a 2025 graduate attending the May 16, 2025 ceremony
*You must be currently enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic school year
*You must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher
(For students receiving degrees in multiple semesters, your most recent semester GPA shall be used to determine eligibility
*You must complete this application in its entirety, submit questions to vpss@barstow.edu or contact Valerie Wendlant at (760) 252-2411 ext. 6513
APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED
Applications will be reviewed based on the merit of their leadership and involvement at BCC as well as the quality and relevance of their proposed commencement speech. Finalists will interview with and deliver their commencement speech to the committee.
No late applications will be accepted.
If you are a current student at BCC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, you meet the requirements to apply for the 2025 BCC Commencement Ceremony singer! This person will sing the National Anthem to our graduates and guests on May 16, 2025, in the James R. Parks Gymnasium.
APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED
After reviewing applications, the selection committee will contact applicants who meet the criteria to arrange an in-person audition.
The selection of the student singer will be based on the quality of vocal ability, quality of presentation, academic record, and contributions to campus life.
No late applications will be accepted.
The deadline to petition to graduate for students will be April 25, 2025. Please see a counselor if you need assistance with your petition. You can call 760-252-2411 ext 7351 to schedule an appointment with your counselor or log into your Single Sign On and schedule your appointment though ESARS."
Deadline to apply: April 25th, 2025
After your petition has been approved, please check the email you provided on your graduation petition for a URL link that will allow you to reserve your spot at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
Date: May 6th
Time: 11am-1pm or 4pm-6pm
Dear Class of 2025
Your big day is almost here, and we’re celebrating YOU at GradFest 2025!🎉
📅 Save the Date: May 6th
📍 James R. Parks gymnasium
Join us for an exciting pre-graduation event where you’ll receive:
✅ FREE cap & gown 🎓
✅ Earned honor cords, stoles, and sashes 🏅 (special GradBox for SPS students)
✅ photo booth 📸
✅ Complimentary lunch 🍽️
✅ Essential ceremony rehearsal
This event is FREE for all 2025 graduates! Choose your preferred session:
🕚 Afternoon:11 AM – 1 PM
🌆 Evening: 4 PM – 6 PM
🎟 RSVP by April 30th to secure your spot here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get everything you need for graduation and celebrate with your classmates. We can’t wait to see you there!
