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What should you do?

If YOU are feeling suicidal...

  • If it is an emergency and you need help now, call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or 988.

If YOUR FRIEND is suicidal...

  • If it is an emergency and the danger for self-harm seems imminent, call 911.
  • Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Guests

Where does Commencement take place?

Commencement takes place at the IVC Live Oak Terraces, which is an outdoor venue.

Where can I park for Commencement? Is there a fee?

Parking is available throughout campus, free of charge on the day of commencement. Lots 4, 5 and 6 are the closest to the event venue. There is designated ADA parking in Lot 5 (nearest the Performing Arts Center). See campus map. Parking for students and guests is complimentary on the day of commencement. Parking permits are not required that day.

Commencement Photographs

GradImages will be photographing all participants in Commencement. Participants will also be contacted by email after the ceremony with information on viewing and ordering photos.

Participants may also do Pre-Event Email Registration (optional) before Commencement at www.gradimages.com. Register in advance to share photos with family and friends and to qualify for a 20% discount on orders of $50 or more.

Suggest an IVC Commencement Speaker

Participate in the Process!

The Irvine Valley College Commencement speaker is chosen through a selection process that starts when students, staff, faculty, alumni, and others in the community offer speaker suggestions through this website. The speaker selection process begins more than two years in advance of Commencement. The chosen speaker joins a long list of distinguished past commencement speakers who have shared their thoughts, perspectives, and wisdom with IVC graduates and their families.