Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations, Graduates!

The Bellevue College commencement ceremony brings our community together to honor and celebrate your success. More information will be added here as we get closer to June.

When and Where

The 2026 ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 27th.

• Date: 6/27/2026
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Graduates must arrive at 1:00 p.m. and check in
  • Graduate check-in ends at 2:00 p.m.
• Place: T-Mobile Park
• Online: Guests can attend in person, or watch the ceremony live online.

Who can attend?

Students can attend the 2026 ceremony if:

• You graduate in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 or
• You apply to graduate in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026

Students who want to attend must submit both the graduation application and Commencement Sign-Up forms.

Guests do not need tickets. There is no limit on guests. Bring the whole family!

How to Sign Up

1. Submit your graduation application online
   • Early Deadline: 5/22/2026 – to get your name printed in the Commencement Program booklet
   • Final Deadline: 6/16/2026
2. Submit the Commencement Sign-Up form
   • Deadline: 6/16/2026

Students must submit both forms to attend the ceremony.

Cap & Gown

Students must wear a cap and gown to participate in the ceremony.

You can purchase your cap and gown online now. There is one type for Bachelor degrees, and a different type for Associates. Certificate and High School Diploma students should choose the Associate type. Caps and gowns will be available for purchase in-person in the BC Bookstore beginning the week of April 27th.

There are also caps and gowns available to borrow through the Associated Student Government (ASGBC) Cap & Gown Loan Program. Caps and gowns will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited. Students interested in borrowing a cap and gown should complete the ASGBC Cap & Gown Loan Program Request Form. Please submit this form from a laptop or desktop computer as the mobile version is having issues at this time.

Decorating Caps

Graduates are welcome to decorate their caps to celebrate this milestone and showcase your personality, celebrate achievements, or thank supporters. Please ensure decorations are appropriate and do not extend in height in a way that could block the view of those around you.

Honors Cords and Other Regalia

All students wear a cap and gown. Bachelor students also wear a stole. Students with a high GPA get honors cords to wear around the neck. There are other optional cords and stoles for student affinity groups and clubs. Caps, gowns, honors cords, and bachelor stoles are the only standard items. Any other items to wear are given out directly by the student group or club.

Honors cords are given when you check in at T-Mobile Park. You do not order them online.

What is the GPA for Honors Cords?

The GPA for honors cords is your Cumulative GPA. This includes every class you took at Bellevue College. It does not include transfer classes.

If you graduated in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026, we look at the GPA from when you graduated. If you will graduate in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026, we look at your current GPA. This includes your Winter 2026 grades, but does not include your Spring 2026 grades because they are not final yet. You can view your Cumulative GPA on your unofficial transcript in ctcLink.

Your degree must be 45 credits or more to get honors cords.

GPA for Honors Cords:

• Associate and Certificates over 45 credits: 3.5 or higher
• Bachelor: 3.6 or higher

Additional Information

• Place: T-Mobile Park is a baseball stadium in Seattle and is home to the Mariners baseball team.
  • You can park your car at the stadium. The cost is $20 per car. You can also take a bus or train.
  • The stadium is outside with good ventilation. There is a roof in case of bad weather.
• Tickets: Tickets are not required for guests. There is unlimited seating. Bring as many guests as you like!
• Purses and Bags: Regular purses and bags are not allowed in the stadium. Instead, you can bring:
  • Clear plastic bags 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller.
  • A one-gallon zip-top bag.
  • A diaper bag with one compartment if you bring a child.
• Security: All graduates and guests go through T-Mobile Park’s security screening.
  • Review T-Mobile Park’s full security information here to learn more about what you can and cannot bring.
  • Balloons are not allowed in the stadium.
• Photos: A professional photo is taken of each graduate on the stage.
  • Find your photos online. You can usually purchase your photos up to two years after the ceremony.
• Diplomas: We do not give diplomas to the graduates at the ceremony.
  • We mail diplomas to graduates after we verify your final grades.
  • It can take 6-8 weeks to get your diploma in the mail. Digital diplomas may take up to four weeks.
• General Questions: If you have general questions about Commencement, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or email us at:
  • CommencementGrad@bellevuecollege.edu

Accommodations

If you are a graduating student and require disability-related accommodations to participate in the Commencement ceremony, please complete the Commencement Accessibility and Accommodation Form.

Guest Accessibility Information

For guests at Commencement, T-Mobile Park offers a range of accessibility features, including:

• ASL interpretation and live captioning during the ceremony
• Elevator access at the Home Plate entrance
• Guest Services assistance in Section 128
• First Aid located in Section 128
• Accessible parking
• Accessible seating

For more information, please visit the T-Mobile Park Access Guide.

Need help or have a question?

You can submit a ticket online, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page, or email CommencementGrad@bellevuecollege.edu.

Past Ceremonies