2024 COMMENCEMENT

PCCC’s 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 • 6 p.m.
College Gymnasium, Main Campus (Paterson)

All August 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 Associate Degree graduates and Career Certificate recipients are invited to participate in this ceremony. 

RSVP for Commencement

Email us at [email protected] if you plan to attend the ceremony in person.

Special Accommodations – Request by May 1

Any graduates who need special accommodations at the ceremony should contact the Office of Student Affairs at [email protected] by May 1. 

Regalia (Cap/Gown)

Commencement regalia (cap & gown or gown) will be available during the dates and times below at the College Bookstore.  You must have a College I.D. or a government-issued I.D. card to pick up your regalia.

Saturday, May 18: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, May 20: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 23: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Ceremony Entry Information

Tickets are required for all guests to attend the ceremony.  More information on tickets will be available in late April/early May.

Day of Commencement

Graduates should arrive at 4:30 p.m. and proceed directly to Memorial Hall for check-in and line up.  Guests should proceed to the Gymnasium with their tickets.

Parking will be available in the parking garage on Broadway (GPS 125 Broadway).

Security Measures

Backpacks, book bags, balloons, flower bouquets, strollers and car seats are not permitted on campus for the ceremony.  Security checks at all entrances will be engaged, and you are asked to cooperate fully upon arrival to campus.  The safety of PCCC’s graduates and their guests is our top priority.

Video Cameras/Photography

Video cameras are prohibited in the Gymnasium during the ceremony.  A professional photographer will be in attendance, and each graduate will be photographed while receiving their diploma.  The photographer will contact graduates directly about purchasing these photos.

Live Stream

The entire ceremony will be streamed live.  On May 23, the link for viewing will be available on this webpage.

Still have questions?  Contact us at [email protected]

Congratulations graduates!  We look forward to celebrating with you on May 23!

Commencement Related Events

Nursing Pinning
May 16, 2024 – 6pm

PTK Induction
May 20, 2024 – 3pm

Graduate Awards (Including Certificate of Achievement Recipients)
May 20, 2024 – 6pm

What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?

Graduation is the official confirmation in the College’s records that all degree requirements have been met, and the degree is conferred. To graduate from PCCC, you must submit a graduation application by the required deadline.

Commencement is the formal ceremony that celebrates your graduation.

For more information regarding the College’s graduation requirements or to access your graduation application, please visit PCCC’s Graduation Information webpage.  

Past Commencements

2023 Commencement
2022 Commencement
2021 Celebration
2020 Winter Commencement
2020 Celebration of Graduates