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.
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!

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!!!


Additional Celebrations

Academic Excellence Awards
The dates and times are tentative, they are subject to change. Please check back in as we approach closer to graduation.
NOTE: These celebrations are dedicated specifically for those who are part of these special programs. You will be contacted directly for an invitation. If you are part of these programs but have not heard anything yet, please reach out to them directly.
Follow us on Social Media. Be sure to use the #lahcgrad2025 throughout all celebrations and tag us: #lahcedu
Dean and President's Academic Honors* - (by invitation only - check your emails)
Date: May 19, 2025
Time (tentative): 3PM - 6PM
Location: LAHC, Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
President's Distinguished Honor Cord Presentation - (Invitation Only from the President's Office)
Date: May 9, 2025
Time (Tentative): 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.
Affinity Celebrations
NOTE: These celebrations are dedicated specifically for those who are part of these special programs. You will be contacted directly for an invitation. If you are part of these programs but have not heard anything yet, please reach out to them directly.
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 7AM
Location: LAHC Technology Building- Room 100 & 108
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 9AM
Location: Los Angeles Harbor College
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 3PM
Location: Los Angeles Southwest College

Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 5PM
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)

Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 5:30PM
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 5:00PM
Location: TBD
TBD
- Date: May 2, 2025
- Time: 12:30PM-2:00PM
- Location: LAHC Student Services & Administration Building, Room 114 (SSA-114).
Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 4PM
Location: Los Angeles City College

Date: May 21, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 4PM
Location: East Los Angeles College
TBD
Date: May 27, 2025
Time: 5PM
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)

Date: April 24, 2025
Time (tentative): 4PM
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 11AM
Location: TBD
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 1PM
Location: LAHC Student Union, Multipurpose Room (MPR) 210 (SU-210)
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 5PM
Location: LAHC Technology Building-Room 110
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.
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.
Questions?
Please visit our FAQ page for more information regarding Graduation 2025.
RSVP for Graduation 2025
Confirm your participation and receive essential information. This is also how you will receive your grad pictures after.
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.