Grad Fair 2026

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Student Center
Time: 10am - 3 pm 

Drop in anytime during the event hours!

What you should know before coming: Drop in anytime between 10am- 3pm to pick up guest tickets. We will not run out of Commencement guest tickets for graduates who have submitted their petition to graduate. We WILL have enough guest tickets to distribute to each graduate during event.

Can't make this event? You will be able to pick up your tickets from Student Life office starting April 29th and until May 15th during office hours. Scroll down for more info.

  • GRAD IMAGES Photography

    • Professional photographers will be on-site for graduate portraits.  If you have your cap and gown, please bring it, if not, they will have a loaner on hand. 

  • JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

    • Become a member of the Alumni Association! Membership is free and gives you the opportunity to meet other Cerritos College alumni from all walks of life, attend alumni events, and expand your social and professional network.

  • GRAD CAP DECORATING

    • Decorate your grad cap to show off your graduation or transfer pride!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I purchase my regalia (cap and gown) at this event?

No. Graduates will only be able to order their regalia online now through May 1st.

I can't make it to the Grad Fair, is there another time I can pick up my tickets and/ or honors cord?

Tickets and honors cords will be available for graduating students (that have submitted their petition to Admissions), to pick up in the Student Life Office from April 29 - May 15, 2026 (Tickets are not guaranteed after May 15th). A photo ID is required for pick up. Tickets/ cords cannot be mailed out. Check for office hours.

Important Note About Honor Cords:  

Only graduates with an Associate's degree (AA, AA-T or AS-T) a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and who have submitted a graduation petition to Admissions and Records by March 20, 2026 are eligible for an honors cord. Honors cords are not available for certificate earners.

  • Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 to 3.69.
  • Highest Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Honors is based on your cumulative GPA at the time your graduation petition was submitted.