Graduation
Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
We are excited to announce California Aeronautical University’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony.
Graduation Ceremony:
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00am
Location: CAU Hangar, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Watch the 2025 Graduation
Graduation Schedule:
| 8:00 am | Graduates must arrive dressed in caps/gowns by this time |
| 8:15 am | Graduating Class photo |
| 8:30 am | Faculty photo |
| 8:45 am | Graduates, Faculty, and Staff line up for Processional |
| 9:00 am | Ceremony |
The ceremony will last between 1 and 1.5 hours. There is no guest limit, but we will request that graduates let us know how many guests they are bringing for planning purposes. Dress code is semi-formal.
Caps and Gowns
Caps and gown have arrived and are available for pick up in Bonnie Martin's office in Bakersfield or at the FTCs. Don’t forget to take your cap and gown out of its packaging beforehand! It will be creased if you try to wear it right out of the box. Steamers work really well for getting those wrinkles out.
Livestream
We will be streaming the ceremony live on YouTube and our website (https://calaero.edu/life-at-calaero/graduation/) so those who cannot make it can still watch virtually!
Grad Photos
As a special gift to our graduates, CAU will provide two complimentary digital photos of your choice. After the ceremony, graduates will receive an email with a link to the photo gallery and instructions on how to select their two preferred images. Additional photos will be available for purchase directly through the photographer’s website. Please note: Photography services were offered as an optional benefit and are independent of CAU. The university is not involved in pricing and does not receive any proceeds from photo sales. We are proud of our graduates and hope you and your loved ones were able to capture and enjoy this memorable occasion.
Photographer: April McGill Photographer
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bonnie Martin by calling the CAU main campus number 661-615-5915 or emailing [email protected].
Don't forget to add #CalAero to share your photos and videos of the graduation celebration with us!
These commencement events will be photographed or recorded. By entering the event space, you agree and grant irrevocable permission to California Aeronautical University the absolute right and permission to use my likeness, photograph(s), voice and/or name in advertising, publicity, trade or any other lawful purpose, in any medium now known or hereafter to be developed.