Tucson, it’s graduation season—and we’re feeling the joy!
There’s a special energy in the air this time of year as family and friends prepare to celebrate hundreds of students who are about to take one of the biggest steps of their lives.
On Wednesday, May 21, Pima Community College students will don their caps and gowns, walking proudly across the stage to celebrate a milestone they’ve worked tirelessly to achieve. This moment isn’t just a ceremony, it’s the culmination of dedication, perseverance, and the support of families, friends, mentors, and the community.
Imagine it: the vibration of music, the buzz of excitement, the roar of the crowd as each name is called. Smiling faces, tears of joy and pride will fill the arena as students cross the stage, one by one, shaking hands with Pima’s esteemed faculty and leaders. These graduates are stepping into a future full of promise, and it’s a night they (and we) will never forget.
🎓 The Class of 2025 by the numbers:
- 4,714 students are candidates for graduation at the May ceremony
- 4,136 degrees and certificates will be awarded
- 1,847 Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) certifications achieved
- 28 is the average age of graduates (55% are ages 16–25; 45% are 26 or older)
- 72 is the age of the oldest graduate, earning a post-degree certificate in Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- 16 is the age of the youngest graduate, earning a certificate in Emergency Medical Technology
- 180 associate degree candidates (of 2,137 total) have earned a 3.90 GPA or higher
- That’s 8.42% of the graduating class achieving top academic honors!
At Pima Foundation, we exist to eliminate barriers and help students achieve their academic and career goals. Graduation is the ultimate celebration of that mission in action. This year, 4,714 individuals completed a degree or certificate—and many have already celebrated through departmental ceremonies. But this is the night when we all come together.
To our donors, friends, and community: thank you. Your support makes moments like this possible.
Let’s show up for our graduates, Tucson. Let’s cheer, clap, and celebrate the power of education—together.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, May 21
- Time: Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Tucson Convention Center Arena
- Livestream: Watch live on PCCTV’s YouTube channel
- Parking tip: Parking fills up fast—arrive early! Carpool, take the Sun Link Streetcar, or use a ride-share service.
- Graduate check-in: All graduates must be in the Arena by 7:30 p.m.
- Program start: Names and degrees will be announced starting around 7:55 p.m.; ceremony expected to run until approximately 9:30 p.m.
For those graduating, make sure to stay connected to your Pima family and join the alumni network! https://pimafoundation.org/alumni/
