Commencement Ceremony
The 2026 ceremony was held on June 27, 2026. The next ceremony will be in June 2027.
Congratulations, Graduates!
The Bellevue College commencement ceremony brings our community together to honor and celebrate your success. We look forward to seeing you and your guests!
2027 Ceremony
The next Commencement Ceremony will be in June 2027. The exact date and time is not available yet. Please check back in March or April for more information.
The 2026 Ceremony already took place on June 27.
Who can attend?
Students can attend the 2027 ceremony if:
- You graduate in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 or
- You apply to graduate in Spring 2027 or Summer 2027
Fall and Winter graduates: mark your calendars! Please return to this webpage in April 2027 for more detailed information about how to sign of for the 2026 ceremony!
How to Sign Up
Students must submit a sign up form to participate in the 2026 ceremony. The sign up form is not available yet.
Additional Information
- 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 after finals 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:
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
Watch the 2023 Ceremony on Youtube. It was livestreamed June 23, 2023.
Watch the ceremony on YouTube. It was live streamed on June 24th.
The college held two ceremonies in 2021 based on degree type. You can watch a full recording of both ceremonies online.
View this guide to find out which ceremony you should watch [PDF]
The college held two ceremonies in 2020 based on degree type. You can watch a full recording of both ceremonies online.
The college held two ceremonies in 2019 based on degree type. You can watch a full recording of both ceremonies online.