TRUMAN COLLEGE
2025 GRADFEST SCHEDULE
All GradFest events will be held at the college unless otherwise noted. Please see below for exact timing and locations.
April 28 – May 1, 2025
All students participating in the in-person ceremony must pick up their cap, gown, tassel, and tickets during GradFest.
For more information, please contact:
- Jerica Turek-Johnson, Student Activities Director, at jturekjohnson@ccc.edu
- Mary Ann Soley, Dean of Student Services, at msoley@ccc.edu
Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Spirit Week at Truman
|
Around Campus |
Monday, April 28, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Cap and Gown Pick-Up and Ticket Distribution If you registered to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for the ceremony. |
Registrar’s Office (Room 135) McKeon Building |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Are You on the Right Path? Ask a Career Counselor Come with your questions that will help you determine if you are on the path to success! |
Student Activities (Room 1623) Main Building |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Beyond the Cap and Gown: Class of 2025 – Ready, Set, Dress Don’t know what to wear? Let Truman dress you for a job interview, the grad ceremony/reception, or the Sneaker Ball. Sponsored by the OneTruCloset. |
OneTruCloset L829 Main Building (Lower Level) |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Cap and Gown Pick-Up and Ticket Distribution
If you registered to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for the ceremony. |
Registrar’s Office (Room 135) McKeon Building |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Districtwide Virtual Career Fair
Network with industry professionals during a districtwide virtual career fair. Learn more and RSVP: www.ccc.edu/districtwidefair |
Virtual |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Grad Carnival – Photos and Fun
Take graduation photos in front of Truman’s grad wall, decorate your grad cap, and participate in carnival style games for the chance to win snacks, candy, and other prizes. |
Student Activities (Room 1623) Main Building |
| 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | GradImages
Join us in the Student Activities Center, where a professional photographer will be on site to take your grad pic or a professional photo. |
Student Activities (Room 1623) Main Building |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Cap and Gown Pick-Up and Ticket Distribution Distribution If you registered to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for the ceremony. |
Registrar’s Office (Room 135) McKeon Building |
| 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
GradImages Join us in the Student Activities Center, where a professional photographer will be on site to take your grad pic or a professional photo. |
Student Activities (Room 1623) Main Building |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Celebration of Transfer With Cupcakes Transferring? Join us for a sweet session where you can enjoy a cupcake and leave with a photo holding your university pennant. Photos will be shared on social media: @TrumanTransfers |
Student Activities (Room 1623) Main Building |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Celebrating Your Journey: Grad Reception and Grad Basket Giveaway Join us for a celebration of our grads with food, fun, entertainment, and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes! |
McKeon Lobby |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Last Day: Cap and Gown Pick-Up and Ticket Distribution
If you registered to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for the ceremony. |
Registrar’s Office (Room 135) McKeon Building |
| 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | OneTru Sneaker Ball
Dress to impress – but don’t forget your sneakers! Join us for a night of music, dancing, and camaraderie as we create unforgettable memories. |
McKeon Lobby |
