BC’s 111th Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 16th at 7 p.m. Graduates attending will need to report by 5 p.m. for check-in near the Renegade Huddle in front of the gymnasium. Before that can happen, graduates need the correct regalia: sash and tassel. The basic attire plus extra goodies can be purchased in BC Main Campus Bookstore or BC’s online website at: renegades.getugear.com. The bookstore is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday through Sunday.
The cap and gown can be purchased as a package for $64.95, if only needing the cap, it’s $10.95. The ordering process for the regalia is done by selecting the student’s height, then choose to ship to the campus store or personal mailbox.
A necessity to participate in the ceremony is the Bakersfield College stole with an embroidered logo for $58.95. The store clerk, Julian Navarrette shared BC wants all participants to wear the specific stole for the big day; however, personalization is allowed after purchase. Tassels start from $8.95 to $16.95. The cheapest option is the one needed to purchase to be a part of the ceremony as well.
One extra perk BC offered were graduation portraits and business attire poses through Ultimate Exposures. The portraits could be purchased for $13, and they are taken professionally inside the bookstore with a professional background. The regalia was provided for these portraits prior to the appointments.
Just like the normal merchandise; shirts, signs, etc. that have designs mentioning graduation must be purchased in-store only. The bookstore is PayPal and Apple Pay friendly.
Honor Cords may also be purchased at The Office of Student Life for $10, for only pre-approved honor students. BC students must receive an email through their BC email congratulating them, if requirements were met to buy. The cords may be worn on top of stole on graduation day.
At the grad fair events, there were outside venders who offered class rings and invitations for purchase. Also, at the event students could pick up their cap and gown when ordered, if a student is unable to attend, someone else may be able retrieve it for the student. BC hosted these fairs, so it was easier for graduates to feel better prepared for their last hurrah on this campus before the next steps in life. Congratulations to all BC students graduating spring 2025.