Events
Certificate Awards Ceremony
2025 Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all of our graduates who earned their certificate or specialized studies during the Summer 2024 — Winter 2025 quarters.
See photos and video of the ceremony held on June 16, 2025.
View PhotosCeremony Program
View the full programming schedule and list of this year’s award recipients.
Live Stream
Tune in to view the ceremony via live stream on Monday, June 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
This year’s ceremony will include learners who were not included in last year’s ceremony and learners who have earned their certificate or specialized studies certificate during the Summer 2024 - Winter 2025 quarters.
Our 2026 ceremony will include Spring 2025 – Winter 2026 graduates.
If you plan to attend the event, please RSVP no later than June 2.
Please RSVP no later than June 15, 2025. If you need to change your RSVP or the number of guests you will be bringing, please submit a new RSVP form.
Our 2026 ceremony will include Spring 2025 – Winter 2026 graduates.
No, certificates are not distributed at the ceremony. After the completion of all program requirements, a Certified Digital Certificate is awarded directly to the student. Duplicate paper certificates are available for $45/copy on the DCE student portal.
Complimentary parking is available near DCE in Parking Lot 17A. Please register your vehicle by June 15, 2025.
All guests are required to use a unique “Park by Plate” link to park for the ceremony. Register your vehicle by 11:59pm on 6/15/25 to receive complimentary parking. Those who do not register by this time will be responsible for purchasing a permit for $15 upon arrival.
DCE Address: 510 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697
Directions available via Google Maps
Yes. The ceremony will be available via live stream on YouTube.