Events
Certificate Awards Ceremony
2026 Awards Ceremony
Our annual ceremony is held to recognize graduates during the Spring 2025 to Winter 2026 quarters.
You and your guests are invited to attend our annual Certificate Awards Ceremony recognizing students who completed programs during Summer 2024 — Winter 2025.
- Monday, June 16, 2025
- 6:30 - 7:30 pm – Reception to follow
- UC Irvine DCE Building, Yosemite Courtyard,
510 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697 - Complimentary parking
Ceremony photos available on June 24, 2025.
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 (not yet available).
View the full programming schedule and list of this year’s award recipients.
Live Stream
Tune in to view the ceremony via live stream (not yet available).
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 Spring 2025 to Winter 2026 quarters.
If you plan to attend the event, please RSVP no later than June 1, 2026.
Please RSVP no later than June 1, 2026. If you need to change your RSVP or the number of guests you will be bringing, please submit a new RSVP form.
There are no restrictions on the number of guests that can attend. However, please make sure to RSVP for the number of guests you are inviting.
Business casual. Please no caps and gowns.
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.
Please check back later for parking details.
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. Please check back later for the link.
Yes. The ceremony will be available via live stream on YouTube.