The Student Equity Center and Division of Equity, Pathways, and Inclusion invite students who are earning a certificate, degree, and/or are transferring to celebrate their academic achievements to participate in any of the celebrations below.
APIDA Graduating Students Celebration
The APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Graduating Students Celebration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students who as part of the APIDA community.
Led by the APIDA Steering Committee Affinity Group
Black Graduating Student Celebration
The Black Graduating Students Celebration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students who are part of the African-American and Black Community.
Led by the Pan African Alliance Affinity Group
Dream Graduating Students Celebration
The Dream Graduating Students Celebration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students who are undocumented, DACAmented, and/or part of mixed-status families.
Led by the Dream Resource Center, in partnership with the Dream Program
Lavender Graduating Students Celebration
The Lavender Graduating Students Celebration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Led by the Pride Center
Latinx/e Graduating Students Celebration
The Latinx/e Graduating Students Celebration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students who part of the Latina/o/x/e community.
Led by the Student Equity Center and Latinx/e Staff and Faculty
Graduating Student Celebrations are distinct from the college’s Commencement Ceremony, where degrees are conferred.
These celebrations are open to all SMC graduating, transfer, and certificate completing students. Participation is not limited by area of study, ethnic background, national origin, sex or gender identity. SMC aims to create an inclusive space that celebrates our intersectional identities while cultivating a sense of unity.