Commencement

The 2025 Commencement Ceremony is Coming!

The 2025 event will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 once again at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix.

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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Arizona Financial Theatre is located at:
400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
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No Fee 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