Commencement for family and guests
2025 ceremony details
- When: Friday, June 13, 2025
- Time: 7pm
- Where: Memorial Coliseum – Portland, Oregon
Public parking at the Coliseum is $10.00
Face masks are not required while attending the commencement ceremony. However, we ask that our community respect the choice of those who keep their masks on. We also request that everyone respect the choice of others who do not wish to wear a mask.
How many guests can students invite to attend the ceremony?
The PCC Commencement Ceremony is an open invitation and no tickets are required for guests. Students can invite as many guests as they would like.
Will there be special needs seating for guests?
Seating will be available for disabled guests and guests in the deaf community. Headsets will be available at the Information Booth in the Coliseum lobby.
What can guests bring to the ceremony?
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you please follow the guidelines below during your visit to the Memorial Coliseum:
- Valuables: For your safety and peace of mind, we recommend leaving valuables at home, as there are no secure storage options available. Please keep any items you bring with you in the auditorium.
- Changing Areas: Please note that there are no changing facilities available at the venue.
- Prohibited Items: To maintain a comfortable environment, food, drinks, gift baskets, presents, and helium balloons are not permitted inside the facility.
- Bag Policy: For increased security, we have a strict bag policy. Only bags measuring 12′′ x 12′′ x 6′′ or smaller will be allowed into the venue. Larger bags will need to be returned to your car before entering.
Take the shuttle to commencement
On the day of commencement, parking will be complimentary at the PCC Cascade Campus. In addition, Parking and Transportation Services will provide free shuttle service from Cascade to the Memorial Coliseum. Friends and family are welcome to ride!
Shuttles will begin departing from Cascade at 4pm and will run approximately every 20 minutes. They will continue to operate for 45 minutes after the ceremony concludes.