Commencement

Commencement

The 2025 Commencement Ceremony is Coming!

The 2025 event will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm once again at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix. Graduate check-in begins at 1:45pm.

Arizona Financial Theatre is located at:
400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Parking Garage Location: Entrance is located on 4th Ave and Washington

AFT Bag Policy:

  • Allowed: non-clear bags up to 12x6x12
  • Allowed: Small clutch or purse
  • No backpacks

Personal cameras are allowed in the venue. Flash photography, video and removable lens cameras are not permitted without venue approval.

  • Binoculars are allowed.
  • No Laser Pointers allowed
  • No Video Cameras allowed
  • No Recorders allowed

Prohibited:

  • Balloons
  • Flower Vases
  • Confetti/party favors
  • Selfie sticks
  • Large signs that could obstruct views

Graduation Regalia

Now through April 16, 2025, order your graduation regalia here!

After April 16, 2025, email admissions@southmountaincc.edu or call 602-243-8000 so we can direct you where to purchase last minute items for the commencement ceremony.

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