Events
Certificate Awards Ceremony
2025 Awards Ceremony
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 Program
View the full programming schedule and list of this year’s award recipients (coming soon).
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 2. 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. Please follow directional signs.
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.