Congratulations on your significant accomplishments!

It's time to make your commencement ceremony plans. Please read this entire page for important information, dates, and deadlines.

2025 Commencement Ceremony Details

We will be having two separate ceremonies this year in order to accomodate our graduates and their guests.

12:00pm Ceremony:

  • Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • Ceremony start time: 12:00pm
  • Location: accesso ShoWare Center

6:00pm Ceremony:

  • Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • Ceremony start time: 6:00pm
  • Location: accesso ShoWare Center

You will need to tell us which of the two ceremonies you plan to attend.
Students must have submitted an Intent to Graduate Form in order to be added to the Commencement Registration system.

Commencement Registration is open!


Register Here

Student Awards

Student Commencement Speaker

We are looking for a student who can inspire and represent the Class of 2025 at this year’s commencement ceremony.

  • Applications for the 2025 commencement ceremony speaker are open.
  • Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025.
  • Eligibility:
    • Must be eligible for graduation.
    • Must be participating in the Commencement Ceremony.
    • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Complete the Student Speaker Application Form.
  • The selected speaker will be notified by Wednesday, May 30, 2025.

If you have any questions about the Student Commencmenet Speaker process, please contact Dan Fergueson.

Core Value Awards

Have you lived out Green River College’s Core Values during your time here? Whether you’re deeply engaged in community service, committed to anti-racism and inclusion, or passionate about innovation—there’s a Core Value Award for you.

  • Nominations for the Core Value Awards for the 2025 commencement ceremony are open.
  • You can nominate yourself or be nominated by a faculty/staff member.
  • Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025.
  • Complete the Core Value Award Nomination Form.
  • Award recipients will be notified by Friday, May, 2, 2025.
  • Award recipients will be honored at the Core Values Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:oopm.

If you have any questions about the Core Values Awards, please contact Dan Fergueson.