Family and Guest Information

a graduate and family member hug with one arm in the air

Ceremony Information

The 2027 ceremony will be located outside on the Stephen L. Glass Commencement Plaza on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Seating opens at 8 a.m. and is first-come, first-served.
The ceremony will be live-streamed on the main Commencement page.

Guest Information & Policies

At this time, there is no limit or restrictions on guest attendance. Please note, tickets are not required. [subject to change]
All guests over 18 years of age may be required to identify themselves and show valid identification if requested to do so by event staff.
Only current Pitzer students, employees, and guests will be permitted in the Commencement area from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The following items are prohibited on Pitzer’s campus: weapons or anything resembling one, water guns, glass bottles, alcohol/drugs, explosives, fireworks, drones, laser pointers, whistles, air horns, noisemakers, bullhorns, amplification devices of any kind, and any other item that might be used to disrupt the ceremony.

Travel & Accommodations

Browse information on lodging, getting to campus, and ordering flowers for your graduate.

To help make your trip more convenient, we have secured special hotel room blocks for our guests. This accommodation is available at a discounted rate on a first-come, first-served basis - book early, as rooms are limited and based on availability.

DoubleTree Hotel - Claremont
1.1 miles from Pitzer
555 W. Foothill Boulevard, Claremont CA 91711
(909) 626-2411
Visit the DoubleTree website
Block Rate $279 per night (not including taxes/fees)
Please email Brooke_Butler@pitzer.edu by April 20 to book
La Quinta Inn & Suites – Pomona
9.3 miles from Pitzer
3200 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 598-0073
Visit the La Quinta Inn & Suites website
Block Rate - $129-139 (not including taxes/fees)
Reserve by March 31
Reserve your room
Hampton Inn & Suites – Ontario
11.6 miles from Pitzer
4500 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91746
(909) 980-9888
Visit the Hampton Inn website
Block Rate $165-175 (not including taxes/fees)
Please call hotel directly and mention 'Pitzer College's Commencement' to book.

Questions? Email engagement@pitzer.edu

Guests who require ADA assistance getting to the Commencement tent can be dropped off at the Sanborn Parking Lot (map) to receive support.
The Avery Gates (map) may be used as an ADA drop-off location.
Guests who may be affected by the potential heat at the event can also view the ceremony via live stream in the Fletcher Hall (map), Rooms 110 and 112. Fletcher Hall is directly north of the ceremony location.

The Pit-Stop Café will be open from 8 am to 12 pm to purchase drinks and pastries. We only accept credit cards, Flex, and Claremont cash. The Pit Stop is located at Bernard Hall (map).
Hydration Stations will be available at: Holden Garden (map), McConnell Lobby (map), Volleyball Courts (map), and Commencement Plaza (map).
The President's Reception will be on The Mounds (map) following commencement.

We team up with Sherwood Florist to help you celebrate your graduate in style! Order today and enjoy convenient on-campus pickup on Commencement Day.

Pitzer Parking Lots

Parking on campus will be limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly recommend you use rideshare or public transportation to arrive to campus the day of the event.

Note: Electric vehicle charging stations will not be available for use during Commencement to provide extra parking spaces for guests.

Pitzer Parking Lot Map

Rideshare Options

Public Transportation

Taxis

Ride Yellow

We'll have a team of professional photographers capturing the presentation of diplomas to graduates. Get more information on how to find and order photos of your graduate the day of the event.