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Graduation!

2026 Palo Verde College Commencement 

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM 
Clancy Osborne Physical Education Center 
1 College Drive, Blythe, CA 
 
General Information:  
Commencement is free for all graduates; however, registration is required to participate in the ceremony and receive guest tickets. Due to capacity limits in the gymnasium, each graduate will be issued up to four (4) tickets. Guests without tickets may watch the Commencement Ceremony from the overflow viewing area in the Theater.   
 
Graduate check-in begins at 9:00 AM, and doors will open for guests at 10:00 AM.   
 
Eligibility to participate: All ceremonies are reserved for graduating students from PVC who are eligible to participate. You are eligible to participate in Commencement if: 

  • You completed all degree and/or certificate requirements and conferred for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or   
  •  You have petitioned to graduate for Spring 2026.  

 Note: Participation in Commencement does not confirm that you have successfully completed all the requirements for graduation.  
 
Complete All Steps: 
 
STEP 1. Register for Commencement no later than May 15, 2026: Register here

STEP 2. Order your gown set: You may order your gown set (gown, cap, and tassel) free of charge. You must include your PVC Student ID in the comments section of the checkout in order to receive your regalia. Students should have their order placed by May 15, 2026. - Order your gown set here

 Note: Shipping will go to the address you input on your order. If you would like to order an extra tassel or request express shipping, those additional costs will not be covered and will be your responsibility. 

STEP 3. Pick up your guest tickets: Once we have verified your registration, we will notify you to pick up your tickets. 

 If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:  

Ger Xiong
Dean of Student Services
ger.xiong@paloverde.edu
(760) 921-5475

Grecia Ruvalcaba
Administrative Assistant Student Services and VPISS
grecia.ruvalcaba@paloverde.edu
(760) 921-5540