Let's Celebrate Together!
2025 Latinx Grad Celebration
Friday, June 20 ~ 6-8 p.m.
Smithwick Theatre at FoothillCollege
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
¡Felicidades a Nuestros Graduados!
De Anza College invites you to celebrate our graduates' incredible achievements at this momentous ceremony. We honor the time, creativity, determination, ambition, and sacrifice of our students in accomplishing their academic goals. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey!
Schedule:
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Student check-in in Room 1401 (grooming station with mirrors, pins, and steamers available)
- 5 p.m.: Doors open and families will be seated in Smithwick Theater
- 6 p.m.: Ceremony begins with student processional featuring Brazilian percussion and dancing by Bloco do Sol
- During ceremony: Each graduate shares a 20-second thank you message on stage
- 7:50 p.m.: Program concludes with a beautiful Mariachi performance
Parking and Transportation:
- FREE parking in all campus lots - no permits required!
- Closest to Theater: Student Lot 1 (requires walking up stairs to reach theater)
- ADA Accessible: Parking Lot 5 - perfect for grandparents and family members needing easier access
- Drop-off Available: ADA accessible drop-off at the Bridge
- Volunteer Support: Look for volunteers in bright neon yellow vests for directions and assistance
What to Expect:
- Indoor ceremony in Smithwick Theater (may be windy outdoors)
- Cultural celebrations featuring Brazilian percussion, dancing, and Mariachi music
- Light refreshments will be provided
- Restrooms located outside on both sides of the theater
Need Directions? View our PDF campus map with clickable links to parking lots and the theater.
If you have any questions, please email dala@deanza.edu
The Latinx Graduation and Recognition Ceremony was established in 1993 to recognize the accomplishments of Latinx students at De Anza College.
Believing that student success should be celebrated, a small group of Latinx staff members organized institutional and community support to launch this event, which has grown into an annual tradition for students, families and friends.
Donate to the ADELA Fund
We welcome all contributions to the ADELA Scholarship Fund. If you'd like to show your support by making a donation, please click the DONATE NOW button to visit the Foothill-De Anza Foundation's online donation website.
- Look under the Designate Your Gift heading and select Other, then and type in the code: ADELA
- The foundation's Tax Identification Number is 94-3258220
Please also consider supporting the ADELA Scholarship Fund through a payroll deduction.
You can also help spread the word by telling students about both the future ADELA scholarship and the Latinx Grad ceremony for this year!