For Families, Friends and Guests:
Green River College is proud to invite 2025 graduates to celebrate in person. We will be having two separate ceremonies this year in order to accommodate all graduates and their guests.

Wednesday, June 18th - 12:00 p.m.
Details:
- Start Time: 12:00pm
- Doors Open to Public: 10:45am
- Location: accesso ShoWare Center (625 W James St., Kent, WA 98032)

Wednesday, June 18th - 6:00 p.m.
Details:
- Start Time: 6:00pm
- Doors Open to Public: 4:45pm
- Location: accesso ShoWare Center (625 W James St., Kent, WA 98032)
Detailed Directions to Commencement
Guests of Graduates
No tickets are required for ceremony attendance; accesso ShoWare Center seating is on a first come, first served basis for all guests.
Please read the accesso ShoWare Center's Arena Entry Requirements before arriving at the ShoWare Center. Limited concessions will be available to purchase.
Guest Parking
- accesso ShoWare Center features free parking onsite, and in several lots within close walking distance. Parking spaces at the onsite parking lot are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis; therefore arriving early is advised.
- Parking for graduates and guests with disabilities is available with proper state identification onsite at the accesso ShoWare Center. Parking spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- As a courtesy to Kent Station’s patrons, please do not leave your vehicle at Kent Station during the commencement ceremony.
- accesso ShoWare Center is offering reserved parking for guests.
Reserve Parking at accesso Showare Center
Guest Accomodations
Green River College is striving to ensure the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies are accessible
for all participants.
NO special arrangements are required through the College's department of Disability Support Services for
guests (those attending the ceremony to celebrate the graduates) needing accommodations.
accesso ShoWare staff will assist guests to designated seating areas.
Read accesso Showare Center's ADA Information
Graduation Gifts
The Paper Tree Bookstore has diploma frames, plaques, and other graduation gear available.
Graduation items can be ordered using the Paper Tree Bookstore official site. Please note, some item inventory may be limited. Order your items today!