2025 Cultural Celebrations for Graduates
We invite you to join us in celebrating our graduating students as they reach this monumental milestone!
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Scholars Rising Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm - Cosumnes River College Recital Hall, Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC)
The API Scholars Rising Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who have earned a certificate and/or degree in the current academic year and/or are transferring to a four-year university.
Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent
Friday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Center of Praise Ministries and live-streamed
The annual Celebration of Excellence & Achievement for Students of African Descent (COEA) recognizes students receiving degrees/certificates and/or transferring to four-year universities.
Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students) Celebration
Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Beaver Stadium at American River College
The annual Latinx Recognition Ceremony, Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students), celebrates the accomplishments of students who have earned a certificate and/or degree in the current academic year or are transferring to a four-year university.
Pride Lavender Celebration
Tuesday, May 6, 5:00 to 7:00 pm - Folsom Lake College, Community Room, FL1-20
The Lavender Celebration celebrates Los Rios' 2025 LGBTQIA+ graduates! This space is for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two Spirit, Gender Fluid, Agender, Gender Queer, Non-Binary (LGBTQIA+) graduates to celebrate their educational achievements and an opportunity to share their struggles and triumphs along the way.
Los Rios Native Celebration and Transfer Honoring Ceremony
Thursday, May 8, 5:30 to 8:30 pm - Sacramento City College, Student Center
The Los Rios Native American Student Celebration is a district-wide event recognizing the achievements of Native American students who have earned a certificate, degree, and/or are transferring to a four-year university during the current academic year.
This special celebration honors the heritage, resilience, and accomplishments of our Native American graduates across the Los Rios Community College District. We are proud to welcome Assemblymember James Ramos as our keynote speaker, who will share an inspiring message with graduates, families, and the community.
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