Commencement Ceremony

Due to the guidance from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Public Health regarding large gatherings and events, Bellevue College will not be hosting a Commencement Ceremony on campus this spring. Instead, there will be a Virtual Commencement Ceremony on June 19^th, 2020 with a possibility of an in-person reception during Fall Quarter 2020. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest developments, in the meantime please be sure to fill out a Graduation Application if you have not done so already, and contact us if you have any additional questions.

Registration is now closed. The deadline to register was May 27.

If you missed the deadline, you can still watch the ceremony! Your name will not be read aloud, however if you applied for graduation by May 25, your name will be published in the commencement program.

You can submit a photo or video of yourself to show on screen when we call your name. You can also submit short videos to play during the ceremony. Here is what we are looking for:

• A photo of yourself, or a short 5-10 second video of you waiving or celebrating.
  • This will show on screen when we call your name.
• Record a video message to your family, friends, or teachers. (maximum length 30 seconds)
  • Share your thanks or appreciation!
• Short video of of you, friends, or family clapping (maximum length 30 seconds)
• Short video of of you, friends, or family cheering (maximum length 30 seconds)

Submitting your photos or videos is optional. You can choose to not submit any, or only some of the options above.

How to upload photos and videos:

1.  Submit the image release form.
   • This gives the college permission to use your photos and videos. We will not use your submission if we do not have your release form.
2. Upload your photos and videos online.

Need help? Check out our guidelines and advice on how to take good photos and videos.

Please note: Due to technical issues, timing, or quality problems, some submissions may not be included in the final event.

Online cap and gown ordering is now closed. The last day to order was May 21.

There are two ceremonies:

• Blue Ceremony – 4:00 pm
• Silver Ceremony – 7:30 pm

Students are assigned to one ceremony according to degree type.

View this guide to find out which ceremony you should watch.

A link to watch both ceremonies will be provided here when it becomes available.

You can submit videos to show support for our students. We are looking for:

• Messages of congratulations
• Short video of you clapping
• Short video of you cheering

Faculty & Staff – Upload your videos online here.

Need help? Check out our guidelines and advice on how to take good photos and videos.

Please note: Due to technical issues, timing, or quality problems, some submissions may not be included in the final event.