Gradapalooza 2025

Date: Friday, April 25
Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) Entrance 
Time: 1 - 6 pm 

Drop in anytime during the event hours!

What you should know before coming: Drop in anytime between 1- 5pm 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 the Gradapalooza.

Can't make this event? You will be able to pick up your tickets from Student Life office starting April 28th and until May 16th during office hours. Scroll down for more info.

  • Student Services Graduation Celebrations

    • Various campus departments and programs will be holding their celebrations during this event. 

  • PICK UP GUEST TICKETS

    • If you submitted your Petition to Graduate to Admissions (before March 21) for the graduating classes of Fall 24, Spring 25, or Summer 25, you will be able to request up to 8 guest tickets. A photo ID is required to pick up your tickets at this event. Get more information about tickets.
    • Tickets will be distributed during the event from 1-5pm.

  • GRAD IMAGES Photography

    • Grad Images 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 PHOTO BOOTH

    • Create a memory that will last forever in the free photo booth!

  • 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 Gradapalooza, is there another time I can pick up my tickets and/ or honors cord?

Tickets and honors cords ( cords for eligible graduates) will be available for graduating students (that have submitted their petition to Admissions), to pick up in the Student Life Office from April 28 - May 16, 2025.
A photo ID is required for pick up. Tickets and cords cannot be held or mailed out. Please check for office hours.

  • Important Note About Honor Cords:  

Graduates who have earned an ASSOCIATES DEGREE ONLY, with a grade point average of 3.3 or better, and have successfully submitted a petition to graduate to Admissions and Records by the March 21, 2025 deadline, are eligible to receive a free honor’s cord. Honors GPA is based on cumulative GPA at the time of the Graduation Petition is submitted.