2025 Summer/Fall Commencement Video Archive
December 10, 2025, 12pm and 4pm Ceremony
Congratulations to the Valencia College Summer/Fall 2025 Graduating Class.
Commencement Agenda
Commencement Agenda
Afternoon Ceremony begins at 12pm EST
Evening Ceremony begins at 4pm EST
| Section | Presenter |
|---|---|
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The Processional, Platform Party and Faculty Pomp and Circumstance |
Elgar |
| Welcome | Dr. Kathleen Plinske President |
| Commendation from District Board of Trustees |
Mr. Michael A. Sasso (12pm) Mr. John Martinez (4pm) |
| Introduction of Foundation Board Member |
Professor Nissa Hopkins |
| Recognition of Distinguished Graduate and Alumni Message | Mr. David Berelsman Board Member, Valencia College Foundation |
| Commencement Address | Ms. Jody Smith Summer/Fall 2025 Distinguished Graduate |
| Presentation of Graduates | Dr. Kathleen Plinske |
|
Conferring of Degrees |
Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President Mr. Michael A. Sasso, Chair Mr. John Davis, Vice Chair Ms. Blair Bradley, Trustee Mr. Shawn Hindle, Trustee Ms. Belinda Kirkegard, Trustee Mr. John Martinez, Trustee Ms. Tracey Stockwell, Trustee Professor Nissa Hopkins, President, Collegewide Faculty Association |
| Closing Remarks | Dr. Lesley Frederick Vice President, Student Affairs |
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The Recessional Can’t Stop the Feeling Dynamite Sheesh! |
Summer/Fall 2025 Graduates Justin Timberlake BTS Surfaces and Tai Verdes |
| The audience is requested to remain seated until the graduate and faculty recessional has left the arena. | |