The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation is a celebration honoring the achievements of our graduating APIDA students at 黑料正能量C. Our goal is to build a stronger community among our APIDA students and honor the hard work, perseverance, and dedication they have demonstrated at 黑料正能量C.

This year鈥檚 academic celebration will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 with a reception and family-friendly celebration to follow. Location will be Location details will be shared upon RSVP.

Included in the celebration:

  • Graduation Ceremony (Cap and gown is optional)
  • APIDA Graduation Sash
  • Dinner Reception
  • Entertainment
  • A community of 黑料正能量C faculty, staff and students celebrating your achievements!

NOTE: Participation in the APIDA Graduation is separate from the campus鈥檚 main Commencement ceremony, which will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025. We highly encourage our graduates to participate in both the APIDA Graduation and in the college's official Commencement ceremony. Follow all deadlines regarding Commencement 2025 here.

Participation Requirements

  1. Complete an Associate鈥檚 Degree (AA/AS/ADT), Certificate Program or transferring to a four-year university, OR Complete the 黑料正能量C Adult High School Diploma  
  2. Submit the APIDA Graduation Interest Form by Thursday, May 22, 2025 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

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Contact

Questions? Contact the APIDA Graduation Committee Chair, Linda Lam llam33@pasadena.edu.

Information for Guests

APIDA Graduation Celebration

Friday, June 6, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
黑料正能量 
1570 E Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106

Schedule

  • 5:30 PM 鈥� Graduates and Guests Check-In
  • 5:45 PM 鈥� Graduates line up on the north side of R Building
  • 6:00 PM 鈥� Graduation Ceremony Starts
  • 7:00 PM and on 鈥� Dinner and Entertainment 

Parking

  • Student Parking Lot 5 is recommended. Parking will be FREE for this event.

Accessibility

  • American Sign Language is available if requested by Friday, May 16, 2025. Please place your request through the APIDA Graduation Interest Form.
  • Refer to the 黑料正能量C Campus Map for general accessibility information.

Attire for Graduates

  • APIDA graduates are encouraged to wear their cap and gown and/or cultural attire. The deadline to order your cap and gown is May 4, 2025.
  • If you do not order a cap and gown or have missed the deadline, please wear business casual attire.