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Thursday May 22, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Evergreen Valley College Soccer Field

 
Graduation Guide


2025 Graduation Guide (PDF)

2025 Commencement Program (PDF)

Congratulations to the  
Graduating Class of 2025!

 

Questions? 
Please contact the office of Student Affairs at (408) 223-6749.

Updated March 6, 2025

Important Dates to Remember

February 2025- EVC Graduation Regalia Student ordering website is live

http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_evc/

  • Deadline to order for home ship option
    • 4/27
  • Deadline to order for pick up on EVC campus bookstore
    • 3/28
  • In-store (EVC Bookstore) sales of graduation regalia begins
    • 3/17
       

March 5 - Grad Fair Day on campus

11:00am-2:00pm, Gullo II

Come stop by Gullo II to get all the information you need to prepare for your big day. Herff Jones will be present to answer all your questions about ordering your Cap and Gown and other graduation items. We will have our amazing counselors present to speak to students about the grad petition process. You will be able to schedule your appointment to meet with a counselor to complete your Grad Petition. In addition, we will have giveaways for Graduating Students, a 360 Photobooth for you to take photos with your friends, and Free Food!

See you there!

March 6 - Grad Fair Day on campus

Missed our first Grad Fair Day? No worries! Join us for our second Grad Fair Day from 11:00 am-2:00pm inside of Gullo II.

Come stop by Gullo II to get all the information you need to prepare for your big day. Herff Jones will be present to answer all your questions about ordering your Cap and Gown and other graduation items. We will have our amazing counselors present to speak to students about the grad petition process. You will be able to schedule your appointment to meet with a counselor to complete your Grad Petition. In addition, we will have giveaways for Graduating Students, a 360 Photobooth for you to take photos with your friends, and Free Food!

See you there!

March 17, 2025 - In store Sale of Graduation Regalia Begins at the EVC Bookstore

In store Sale of Graduation Regalia Begins at the EVC Bookstore

March 21, 2025 Last Day to Submit Graduation Petitions

There are three ways to schedule your Grad Petition Appointment:

  1. Visit Grad Fair – March 5th and 6th inside Gullo II from 11am – 2:00pm.
     
  2. Stop by the Counseling Office located in the new Student Services Complex S-2027 to schedule your Grad Petition appointments or to ask any questions you may have related to the Grad Petition process.
     
  3. Call the Counseling Office at (408) 270-6475 to schedule your Grad Petition appointments or to ask any questions you may have related to the Grad Petition process.

    Remember, Friday March 21st, 2025 is the last day to submit your Grad Petitions. Do not wait until this day to schedule your Grad Petition appointment.

March 28, 2025 - Last Day to Pre-Order Cap and Gowns

Cap and Gowns pre-order with shipment to the EVC Bookstore ends at 8:59 pm PST on March 28, 2025. Pick-up of pre-ordered Cap and Gown orders will occur beginning the first week of May. 

Students who do not pre-order their Cap and Gown can still purchase their cap and gown directly from the EVC Bookstore.  

Graduates also have the option to order their cap and gown for direct delivery to their homes. The deadline to order Home Ship is Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:59 pm. The Home Ship option shipping cost is $14.90. 

To pre-order your cap and gown and other graduation items, such as announcements and class rings. Please visit the Herff Jones Website at:  http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_evc

May 9, 2025 - Last Day to RSVP for Commencement and Request Grad Tickets

Students must RSVP by this date and submit their ticket requests to participate in the Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. No exceptions will be given after this date.

Students can RSVP via the MarchingOrder website link received in their email or by visiting http://evc.marchingorder.com. Students will need the code provided to them in their email so please make sure to check your email regularly after submitting your grad petition. Please also ensure that your email address on file in Admissions and Records is accurate and up to date.

May 21, 2025- Graduation Practice

For those interested, the Office of Student Life will offer a practice graduation at 4:00 pm in the EVC Bettencourt Soccer Stadium. This will be an opportunity for graduates to see how the flow of the day will go, where to check in, how to cross the stage, and to answer any last-minute questions you might have.

You can RSVP to participate in the practice graduation through your MarchingOrder profile.

 

May 22, 2025 - THE BIG DAY

Your graduation will take place in the EVC Bettencourt Soccer Stadium. 

Parking Lot 9 (the closest Lot to the Soccer Field) will be reserved only for Graduate Parking. Please read through the EVC Graduation Guide for other recommended parking lots for guests. 

All graduates must arrive and be checked in by 5:30 p.m.

  • 4:00 p.m.- Graduate Check-In
  • 5:30 p.m. Graduate Check-In Ends
  • 5:45 p.m.- Graduate Line Up Begins
  • 6:00 p.m.- Graduation Starts

Congratulations on your accomplishment. We are so proud of you!
 

Additional Information

Cap and Gown Information

Interested in pre-ordering items for your graduation such as your Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Class Rings, and More? Evergreen Valley College is partnered with Herff Jones to provide you access to a variety of items to celebrate and remember your huge accomplishment! Please read below for more information.

Herff Jones will be present during the Grad Fair on March 5th and March 6th to take Pre-Orders on Cap and Gowns and other related Grad related items, such as class rings and invitations.

You can also place your order directly from the Herff Jones Website by clicking here.

Important Dates

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:59 pm
Deadline to pre-order to pick up your Cap and Gown early on Campus: 
Pre-Order ends at 8:59 pm on this day. Early pick-up for pre-ordered items by this date begins April 1, 2025. Place your order at one of the Grad Fairs or visit the Herff Jones link above to get your items early! 

Friday, March 28, 2025, at 8:59 pm
Deadline to pre-order to pick up your Cap and Gown on Campus:
*there is no shipping charge to have your pre-order shipped to campus. Pre-orders will be delivered to the EVC Bookstore beginning May 1, 2025.

Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:59 pm
Deadline to order Home Ship: 
The last day to order your Cap and Gown to have it shipped to your home is Sunday, April 27, 2025. The shipping cost is $14.90. All orders placed for home shipping will ship within 30 days of the order date. Please note that the shipping cost will increase for this service. Please plan accordingly for processing and delivery time. Remember that graduation is on May 23, 2025. If planning to ship to your home we do not recommend you wait until the deadline to order your cap and gown.

Monday, May 5, 2025
The bookstore is expected to have Cap and Gowns and other items such as graduation chords and heritage stoles in stock by this date. Sizing is not always guaranteed so we recommend pre-ordering your Cap and Gown in advance.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

More information will be updated here shortly.

Faculty And Staff Volunteer Information

We are looking for name readers and volunteers during the ceremony. More information will be updated here shortly.

 

Guests and Visitors Information

Welcome! We are so excited to welcome you to the EVC campus as we celebrate the Graduating Class of 2025. Below find important information you will need for attendance.

Directions to EVC - See Directions

Parking - See campus map

Please plan to arrive early to park and find your seats

Please Note: Parking Lot 9 will be reserved for Graduate, handicapped, and elderly parking ONLY. All other guests must park in neighboring lots.

Shuttle service for the elderly or other individuals needing assistance will be provided in parking lot 6.

The Commencement Ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Beginning at 5:45 p.m. entrance to the soccer stadium will be cleared out and guests will not be permitted to enter the soccer stadium until after the procession has ended. We recommend that guests be seated by 5:30 p.m.

Seating

Although there is no reserved seating, tickets are still required to enter the stadium. Guests without tickets will not be permitted to enter the stadium.

Graduates will be seated on the grass field; guests will be seated on a limited number of seats on the field and in the bleachers behind graduates. In the evenings the field area can be windy and there will be no shade.  Please dress appropriately. You may wish to bring sunglasses as the bleachers and seats will be facing the direction of the sun. For safety reasons, guests must remain seated during the duration of the ceremony. As such, we ask that you please refrain from bringing large umbrellas that may block the view of the ceremony for other guests.

Greeters will be posted at the entrance and throughout the bleachers to assist with directions and seating.  If you need accommodations or special seating, please tell a greeter. They will direct you to someone who can assist you.

2025 Graduation

2025 Graduation Programs

2025 Nursing Pinning

2024 Graduation

2024 Graduation Programs

Commencement Program

Graduation Program (PDF) - Color
Graduation Program (PDF) - Inside

2024 Graduation Photos

To download any of the photos, click on it and download in the lower right corner.

Previous Years Photos

2024 Nursing Pinning