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Commencement Ceremony

DVC graduates celebrating.

We’re excited to announce that commencement is moving to the Toyota Concord Pavilion, giving our graduates and their guests a bigger, more comfortable, and truly celebratory experience worthy of this milestone moment!

  • Spacious, covered seating so guests can relax and enjoy the ceremony in comfort
  • More restrooms and amenities, including concessions, for a smoother, stress-free experience
  • A professional stage, sound, and video setup so every name is clearly heard and every smile seen
  • Experienced event staff on site to ensure a seamless, well-organized celebration from start to finish

74th Annual DVC Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations Class of 2026! DVC is honored to celebrate our graduating students at an in-person commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2026.

We’re finalizing event details now—check back soon for the schedule and important graduate information. We’ll share key details and next steps here as soon as they’re announced.

Graduation Ceremony Event details

  • Location: Toyota Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA 94521 
  • Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.

Events at the Pavillion are rain or shine. 

Event Details

  • Please help us plan for your attendance and the accommodation of your friends and family by completing this brief form to let us know if you will be attending the graduation commencement this year.  

    We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with you! Please RSVP your attendance by May 15. You MUST sign in with your InSite email address to complete the RSVP form.

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  • Diplomas are mailed mid-August to the student’s physical address on file at Admissions and Records. If your address has changed, please contact our Admissions and Records office as soon as possible at 925-685-1310. 

  • For more information or questions regarding Commencement contact Admissions and Records at admissions@dvc.edu.

Commencement Items for Sale

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  • Professional photography will be provided by GradImages during the ceremony. Each graduate will be photographed twice, as they shake hands with the college President or other designated official and as they pose with diploma cover before returning to their seat.

    Proofs will be emailed with an option to purchase for those graduates providing a valid email address and submitting the requested information. You may also opt-out of this offer if you choose not to purchase photos. Graduates may pre-register with GradImages before the ceremony.

    GradImages will provide a ‘Reader Card’ for each graduate to complete and bring with them to the ceremony. Reader Cards can be found in the cap and gown packages. Please fill out the card completely and write legibly spelling your name phonetically for the reader if necessary. You must have this card to present to the reader for your name to be called during the ceremony.

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