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.
Arizona Financial Theatre is located at:
400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Parking Garage Location: Entrance is located on Adams Street between 4th and 5th Avenue.
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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