2025 Commencement Information
Before Commencement
- Get Creative. Enter our Grad Cap Decorating Contest! You can also share your unique, decorated grad cap photos on social media using the hashtag #BCBees25. We can’t wait to see your cool designs!
- Share Your Pictures. All graduates, whether participating in the Commencement Ceremony or not, can participate in the 2025 Graduate Slideshow being played at the Pre-ceremony Celebration. You may submit up to five photos using this short form. Photos must be received by April 18, 2025
- Road to Commencement. Graduates, we want to hear your story! Share your Baker journey, achievements, and future plans as you prepare for this exciting milestone. Your story could be featured on social media and at the Commencement Celebration.
Ceremony Begins at 1 p.m.
Pre-Event: Doors open at 11 a.m.
Your family and friends can join you in a Pre-ceremony Celebration in the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, adjacent to the Trinity Health Arena. Light refreshments will be provided. Opportunity for check-in, professional photo, and fun family photo areas.
Line up for students will begin 45 minutes before the ceremony. Trinity Health Arena opens at noon for family open seating, tickets are not required. When capacity is reached, guests will be asked to move to overflow viewing in the convention center.
For parking lot options that are in close proximity to the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center and Trinity Health Arena, refer to the parking map.
There is a clear bag policy in place for everyone’s safety and security. You may bring one clear bag that does not exceed 12”x6”x12”. Exceptions to this policy include diaper bags and bags due to medical necessity.
Your family and friends can share in the excitement even if they cannot attend the ceremony. The Baker College 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on the Baker College YouTube channel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Graduation Application
Students who anticipate completing their program requirements for degrees or certificates and have not already submitted a graduation application should do so by the first week of their final semester.
Diplomas
Your diploma should arrive approximately 8 weeks after your final semester ends. You can also order your official transcripts any time on the Registrar Page at my.baker.edu.
Ordering Graduation Items
Cap and gown can be purchased through the Barnes and Noble (BN) Bookstore. If you plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, plan to order by March 31st for fastest delivery. The last day to order a cap and gown in time for the event is April 16, 2025. Honor cords will be mailed to those who qualify at the end of March.
After this date, caps and gowns may be purchased in the campus Barnes and Noble Bookstore nearest you until the Thursday before graduation.
Honor and recognition cords, for those who qualify, will be mailed directly to the home address that you have on file.
First Destination Survey
As you prepare for graduation, take a moment to complete the First Destination Survey. Your response helps us understand your next steps—whether that’s employment, continuing education, or something else—and allows us to better support both you and future Baker graduates. Complete the survey by May 11, 2025, to be entered into a drawing for alumni swag. Your journey matters—thank you for sharing it with us.
After Graduation
As alumni you have privileges that include exclusive event invitations, discounts, career-related resources, and more. To access these benefits and keep up with the latest alumni community happenings, visit baker.edu/alumni. You can also connect on our social media platforms @bakercollegealumnicommunity on Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta, and X.