Your Day to Shine

Each graduate may receive up to five (5) guest tickets at the Delta College Bookstore when you pick up your cap and gown. 

• Do not attempt to sell, purchase, or exchange tickets.
• Children under 2 do not need a ticket if seated on an adult’s lap.
• Strollers are not permitted.
• For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available at deltacollege.edu/commencement
   

Get into that Commencement spirit with Grad Fest! Decorate your cap, get some swag and snacks, and join the Alumni Association. Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Danner Hall.

Graduates must arrive for Commencement wearing their caps and gowns, which can be purchased at the Delta College Bookstore.

• Caps should be worn level, with tassels on the right.
• Gowns must be zipped.
• Eligible students should wear honors regalia. 
   

• Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. (please arrive by 3 p.m.)
• Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W. Fremont St.
• Attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure a smooth ceremony.
• Caps and gowns are not required.
• Please do not bring guests.
   

• Check-in for Graduates: Civic Auditorium, (525 N. Center St.) will begin at 4:00 p.m. Please arrive no later than 4:15 p.m. to ensure we have time to process all grads before the ceremony.
• Family and Guest:  Adventist Health Arena (248 W Fremont St.) Cermeony Startat 6:00 p.m. Doors open for guest at 4:30 p.m. 

• $15 on Commencement day; free for rehearsal
• Available in the Arena garage and lots north of Fremont Street
• Do not park at the Stockton Ballpark
• Lots open at 4 p.m. on Commencement Day
• Carpooling is encouraged 
• Commencement Day Road Closures: 
  Fremont St. will be close between the Civic Auditorium and Adventist Health Arena and Madison St. Between Oak and Fremont St. between 5:15 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. for graduates to walk to the Arena. You may enter the parking garage from Van Buren St. during that time. 
   

All attendees must pass through security screening.

• No bags or purses of any size are allowed
• All items are subject to inspection 
   

Bags, purses, bottles or cans, food coolers, outside food/beverages, strollers, frisbees and beach balls, laser pointers, any noise making devices (i.e. air horns, whistles, drums, etc.), fireworks, illegal drugs and alcohol, audio/video recording devices (phones are OK), weapons and dangerous devices of any kind, balloons, selfie sticks, camelbacks, e-cigarettes, backpacks & duffle bags, large bags/purses, and any other items deemed unacceptable by the arena management. The Adventist Health Arena does not allow pets inside the facility.

• Certified service animals
• Baby food
• Diaper/medical bags (case-by-case)
• Flowers 
   

• We suggest eating a light meal before arriving
• Water will be provided while waiting to check in
• Arena concessions open for guests from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• No outside food or beverages allowed 
   

• Completed at Civic Auditorium check-in
• Must be carried with you to the stage 
   

• Professional photos by Grad Images
• Proofs available after the event at http://www.gradimages.com
• Guests may take photos from seating areas only
• No tripods or cords allowed 
   

• Not distributed at the ceremony
• Mailed after all requirements are verified
• Graduates receive a ceremonial scroll at the event 
   

Based on cumulative GPA:

• 4.00: Highest Honors
• 3.70–3.99: High Honors
• 3.30–3.69: Honors
• 3.00–3.29: Honorable Mention 

Tassel Colors

• 3.50–4.00: Gold/black
• 3.00–3.49: Silver/black
• Below 3.00: Black 

Important Notes:

• Summer 2025 grads: GPA at end of summer determines honors
• Fall 2025/Spring 2026: GPA as of Fall 2025 is used
• Spring grades do not impact honors for Commencement
• Candidates granted special permission to walk will receive black tassels 
   

• Available at rehearsal and ceremony
• Graduates may contact Roy Juarez at (209) 954-5078
• Guests may request help from ushers onsite 
   

• Platform Party exits first, followed by faculty
• Please remain standing while faculty are recessing
• Graduates exit under staff direction to meet guests outside 
   

• May be brought in or purchased in the lobby
• Proceeds support student scholarships 
   

• Email info@deltacollege.edu