Commencement Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for 2026 Commencement at Santa Ana Stadium​

In an effort to share information on Santa Ana College's 2026​ Commencement ceremony we've developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the event. We will continue to update this page so please check back for updates.

Santa Ana Stadium (also known as Eddie West Field)​

602 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703​​​​

June 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

​Yes,​ registrat​​ion will b​​e r​​equired. The registration form will be posted in Spring 2026.

​If you are a​n eligible Summer '25, Fall '25, Intersession '26, Spring '26, or Summer '​26 graduate, you will be able to participate in the 2026 ceremony. Please contact the Graduation Office to see if you are eligible

Yes, and you can purchase at 2026 GradC​ON and the Don Bookstore​​​. 2026 GradCON information coming soon. ​

Head over to 2026 Gra​dCON or purchase at the Don Bookstore. 2026 GradCON information coming soon. 

 

​​Tickets​

No, a graduating student will not need a ticket. However, graduates need to register for the ceremony.  Graduates are required to wea​​r a cap and gown and present i dentification day of the ceremony. 

Each gradu​​ate i​s allocated a certain amount of tickets.  You may ask other graduates to provide you with their extra tickets. 

Yes, ticket​​s can be transferred to another person via email. Each ticket has a unique QR code and can only be used once. 

​​Plan to arrive at least 60-90 minutes early to ensure you are lined up with the correct department and/or friends, and ready to process (walk) into the stadium. 

 

 

​​Photography​

Professional​​ photographers (GradImages) will be available at Commencement.​

GradImages will be taking photographs of individual graduates while on stage only.

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​​Shoes​

Pointed heels are not allowed on the field. If you are wearing pointed heels, you will not be able to participate in the ceremony.  Block, wedge, or square heels are allowed. ​

 

​​​Accessibility​​

  • We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that allow opportunity for full participation and engagement. For inquiries about acce​ssibility,​ or to request an accommodation for yourself or a guest, please contact the Disabled Students Program & Services (​DSPS) office at (714) 564-6295, video phone at (657) 235-2999, or email DSPS@sac.edu.

 

​Additio​​nal de​tails can be found on the Accessibility & Disability Accommodations​ ​​

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?​

If you have additional questions, please feel free to email commencement@sac.edu​ or call 714-564-6959.