Graduation

2026 Graduation Photo Galleries

Thank you for celebrating with Peralta Community College District. Photos from the 2026 graduation season are available to view in the following galleries, grouped by college as well as special district-wide cultural celebrations.

• Berkeley City College
• College of Alameda
• Laney College
• Merritt College
• AAPI Graduation
• International Graduation
• Laney EOPS Graduation
• Multicultural Lavender Graduation
• PAAAA Graduation
• Raíces / Latinx Graduation

2026 Graduation Events

College Commencements

• Merritt College: Wednesday, May 20, 5:30 pm at Paramount Theater, Oakland
• Berkeley City College: Thursday, May 21, 11:00 am at UC Berkeley Memorial Glade
• College of Alameda: Friday, May 22, 3:00 pm at College of Alameda Soccer Field
• Laney College: Friday, May 22, 10 am at Bill Riley Stadium (Laney Eagles Stadium)

District-wide Graduation Celebrations (Open to All)

• AAPI Graduation: Friday, May 8, 4:00 pm at Merritt College (Student Lounge, R-110)
• International Graduation Luncheon: Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 am at District Atrium
• Multicultural Lavender Graduation: Tuesday, May 12, 4:00 pm at Merritt College (Student Lounge, R-110)
• Raíces / Latinx Graduation: Thursday, May 14, 5:00 pm at College of Alameda
• PAAAA Graduation: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 am at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church

Graduation Events Sorted by Date

May 8, 2026

• Laney EOPS Graduation:11:00 am at Nile Hall, Preservation Park, Oakland
• AAPI Graduation: 4:00 pm at Merritt College (Student Lounge, R-110)

May 12, 2026

• International Graduation: District Atrium at 11:00 am
• Multicultural Lavender Graduation: Merritt College at 4:00 pm (Student Lounge, R-110)
• BCC OakTown Leaders Apprenticeship Graduation: Berkeley City College (evening)

May 14, 2026

• BCC EOPS End of Year Celebration: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Berkeley City College
• Raíces / Latinx Graduation: 5:00 pm at College of Alameda
• Girls Inc. Apprenticeship Graduation: 6:00 pm at Berkeley City College

May 16, 2026

• PAAAA Graduation: 11:00 am at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church

May 20, 2026

• Merritt College: 5:30 pm at Paramount Theater, Oakland

May 21, 2026

• Berkeley City College: 11:00 am at UC Berkeley Memorial Glade

May 22, 2026

• Laney College: 10:00 am at Bill Riley Stadium
• College of Alameda: 3:00 pm at College of Alameda Soccer Field