Guests and Attendees
Arrival
Moreno Valley College will hold its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 12. The time and location will be announced soon.
Guests must be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony start, as the procession and commencement ceremony will begin promptly. Seating and parking are available on a first-come basis. Families should do their best to arrive together as saving seats will not be permitted.
- Each student may invite 4 guests. Guests unable to attend may watch the ceremony live on YouTube. Closed captioning will be provided. For students seeking to invite more than 4 guests, please email commencement@mvc.edu for additional information.
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Seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis, so plan to arrive early, especially if part of a group.
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Reserving seats for family and friends is not permitted. If seats are saved, we will ask you to give up those seats for arriving guests.
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The ceremony will last about 75 minutes and guests should be in their seats no later than 15 minutes before ceremony start.
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Guests are not allowed in the graduate seating area before or during the Commencement Ceremony.
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Guests are not allowed on the stage at any time, even after the Ceremony.
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Air horns, confetti, silly string, balloons beach balls and any noise-making items are prohibited at all times.
- Guests should arrive with enough time to park and make their way to the seat of your choice before the start of Commencement. We recommend arriving at least 20-30 minutes before the start of the event.
- A limited accessible seating area for elderly guests, guests with disabilities, and one additional companion will be available. This seating area will be available on a first-come basis.
- The college does not provide wheelchairs. If you or a family member attending needs the assistance of a wheelchair, we encourage you to use your own during commencement.
- American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning will be provided throughout the ceremony. If you have questions, please call the Accessibility Resource Center at (951) 571-6138.
Parking
Parking is free on Commencement Day for parking on Riverside Convention Center grounds. Plan to arrive early to ensure available parking.
- General parking spots are available. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible parking spots are available. Accessible parking requires a disability parking placard or plate.
- If parking off-site, city and state parking laws apply. Where possible, avoid parking in the nearby neighborhoods so as to not disturb residents. Avoid parking at red curbs so as to not obstruct emergency vehicles. Vehicles parking at red curbs are subject to citation.
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Parking will be crowded and MVC encourages carpooling and ride sharing. Graduates are expected to arrive before any guests to check in, so please plan transportation in advance.
Conduct During Ceremony
It is our goal to provide a ceremony that is festive, formal, and memorable to all our graduates and guests. We ask for your help in making the ceremony a pleasant experience for all by attentively considering the rights and feelings of other participants and guests.
- Guests are kindly requested to remain seated during the ceremony. Photo opportunities will be available after the ceremony. Graduates are guided out of the seating area and into the main gathering area.
- Air horns, confetti, silly string, balloons and beach balls are prohibited during commencement.
- Guests are not allowed on the stage at any time, even after commencement ceremony.
- Guests are not allowed in the graduate seating area when commencement is taking place.
- Reserving seats for family and friends is not permitted. If seats are saved, we will promptly ask you to give up those seats for arriving guests.
Health and Safety
These policies are subject to change without notice.
- Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- Animals except for service animals (guide dogs).
- Weapons of any kinds including firearms and knives.
- Alcohol and tobacco products (cigarettes, vape pens, etcetera) is prohibited on the premises. MVC is a smoke free campus!
Gifts for your Graduate
- A souvenir program book, listing the names of all the graduates will be free, one per family.
- Participating graduates will receive one complimentary program book when they check-in for the ceremony.
- Flowers will be sold before/after ceremony. If desired, you can purchase flowers on the soccer field.
- Other MVC-approved vendors will be on-site during the ceremony.
