Guests and Attendees
Arrival
Moreno Valley College is located 16130 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551. The Commencement staging area is located at the College Park (Soccer Field) area next to Parking Lot E.
Guests must be seated by 5:45 pm as the procession and commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 6 PM. Seating and parking are available on a first-come basis; you may plan to arrive and be seated as early as 3:30 pm. Families should do their best to arrive together as saving seats will not be permitted.
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Each student may invite 6 guests to the Commencement Ceremony. Guests unable to attend may watch the ceremony live on YouTube. Closed captioning will be provided. For students seeking to invite more than 6 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 by 5:45 pm.
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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, beach balls and any noise-making items are prohibited at all times.
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EZ-UPs, personal chairs and other camping structures are not permitted on the commencement field. Guests will be requested to remove camping structures and portable furniture.
- Guests should arrive with enough time to park and make their way to the seat of your choice before the start of Commencement at 6 pm. We recommend arriving at least 20-30 minutes before the start of the event. The ceremony is outdoors and uncovered. The College offers a "cool-down" room available for those who may be unable to remain outdoors due to health concerns and a staff member can direct you to that location. Please review our health and safety tips to help prepare to safely attend commencement on a warm or hot day.
- The accessible parking zone is available in Lot "E" (next to the Soccer Field).
- A limited accessible seating area for elderly guests, guests with disabilities, and one additional companion will be available. Please note, this seating area will be available on a first-come basis, again, no more than one companion may accompany you.
- 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. An ADA-accessible shuttle will be available for guests who need transportation to and from the Commencement field.
- American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning will be provided throughout the ceremony. If you have questions, please call the Disability Support Services office at (951) 571-6138.
Parking
Parking is free on Commencement Day. Some restrictions apply. No permits are required except for staff or designated handicap spaces (placard required). Plan to arrive early to ensure available parking.
- General parking is available in lots lots A, B, C or D, near the front of the campus. You will be required to walk to College Park to reach the Commencement staging area.
- Accessible and VIP parking is available in Parking Lot E. Accessible parking requires a disability parking placard or plate. VIP parking is for designated individuals participating in the Ceremony. To reach Parking Lot E, please take Mechanical Drive and drive behind the campus. Access via College Park will be blocked. Mechanical Drive starts in Parking Lot A, in front of the Library Building.
- City and state parking laws still 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 transportation in advance. The ride share pick-up and drop-off location is at Lasselle Elementary, 26446 Krameria Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92555. Lasselle Elementary is down the street from the College and adjacent to the Commencement fields. We ask that students and guests do not take ride shares to or from campus proper so as to decrease traffic congestion and pedestrian traffic in parking lots. Exiting in vehicles after the ceremony may be a long process, and the drop-off and pick-up location being offsite may also decrease your ride costs.
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, or 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!
Be prepared for a warm day at Commencement
The Commencement Ceremony is an outdoor event. Since it occurs during June, guests should be prepared for warm weather. Please bring sunscreen, a hat or other method to provide shade, water, and any needed gear to deal with potential inclement weather. Dress with an eye to the weather, temperature and comfort.
Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Do not wait for the day of the event to get hydrated and avoid drinks with caffeine. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
In hot weather, your body cools itself mainly by sweating. The evaporation of your sweat regulates your body temperature. However, when you exercise strenuously or otherwise overexert in hot, humid weather, your body is less able to cool itself efficiently.
As a result, your body may develop heat cramps, the mildest form of heat-related illness. Signs and symptoms of heat cramps usually include heavy sweating, fatigue, thirst and muscle cramps. Prompt treatment usually prevents heat cramps from progressing to heat exhaustion.
You usually can treat heat cramps by drinking fluids or sports drinks containing electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, others), getting into cooler temperatures, such as an air-conditioned or shaded place, and resting.
By preparing yourself in advance for a warm day, your body will be ready and you will have an enjoyable day.
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.
