Taft College Will Conduct In-Person Commencement Ceremony on June 3, 2021

Taft College is pleased to announce that it will conduct an in-person commencement ceremony for graduate candidates of the 2020-21 academic year, on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Taft Union High School’s Marion Martin Memorial Stadium, located at 701 Wildcat Way in Taft.

Graduate candidates who choose to attend the commencement ceremony must RSVP through their Taft College student email account by April 30, 2021. Unfortunately, graduate candidates who do not RSVP for this event will not be able to attend.

Graduate candidates attending the in-person commencement ceremony must wear graduation regalia purchased from the Taft College Bookstore. They can visit the online bookstore at: http://bookstore.taftcollege.edu

To keep attendees as safe as possible, COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly followed. Masks that cover both the mouth and nose will be required for all persons in attendance. Masks must remain in place throughout the event’s entirety. Seating on the field and in the stands will be socially-distanced six (6) feet apart. Large gatherings and photos are strictly prohibited.

Seating at the ceremony for graduate candidates will be pre-assigned. As guest seating will be limited, candidates for graduation will be allowed two guests each. For those who are unable to attend the event, the event will be live streamed. Interested parties may visit our website (archive.taftcollege.edu) and the Official Taft College Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TaftCollegeWKCCD) for information updates, as they become available.