Commencement 2025
Commencement for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m.
The 2025 Commencement ceremony will stream on this page the day of the event.
Keynote Speaker
Shaquem Griffin
Shaquem Griffin will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2025 at this spring's Commencement ceremony. Griffin made history as the NFL's first one-handed player and seeks to inspire others to overcome adversity.
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Thursday, May 15th
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Senior/Faculty/Staff Party
Friday, May 16th
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Commencement Rehearsal
- Benson Auditorium
- MANDATORY All students participating in the ceremony must attend
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 5-Colleges Baccalaureate Services
Saturday, May 17th
- 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Hydration Stations
- Located at: Holden Pathway, McConnell Lobby, Volleyball Courts, and Commencement Plaza
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Registration Guest Check-in
- Commencement Plaza
- 8:30 a.m. Roll Call
- Located in: Benson Auditorium
- MANDATORY All students participating in the ceremony must attend
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Commencement Ceremony
- Located on: Commencement Plaza
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- President's Reception for Graduating Seniors, Family, Faculty and Staff
- Located on: The Mounds
Senior Class Speaker
Ramya Herman, Sociology Major
Presentation of Senior Gift
Sara Kimura, Senior Class President, Political Studies Major
Alumni Greeting
Mark Cunningham '89, President, Alumni Board
Faculty Marshals
Lisa Han, Media Studies
Melinda Herrold-Menzies, Environmental Analysis
Student Marshals
Barbara Junisbai, Associate Professor of Organizational Studies
Norma Rodriguez, Professor of Psychology
Honored Guest
Tasmia Moosani, Associate Dean of Student Success
The honor cords, medals, and stoles worn by graduating students reflect the diverse accomplishments, identities, and contributions of our community. Rooted in Pitzer College’s core values—social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, environmental sustainability, and academic excellence—these symbols celebrate the unique journeys and achievements of each student.
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Honor Cords, Medals, and Stoles
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