Peninsula College hosts the school’s its 57th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 22, when it awards to students 574 degrees and certificates.

Commencement exercises are on the south lawn of the main campus in Port Angeles, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., starting at 2 p.m.; a reception immediately follows.

Speakers include Board of Trustees Chair Dwayne Johnson and student body vice president David Harvey.

Guests are advised to arrive early and line up near the entry to Keegan Hall on the west side of campus. The Pirate Café will be open with hot and cold beverages and snacks.

Doors will open at 1 p.m. and admission is limited to those with tickets. At 2 p.m., all guests will be admitted to the venue to fill remaining seats or to stand to watch the ceremony.

PC graduation, by the numbers

Total number of graduates: 490 (239 signed up to walk as of June 17)

Total number of degrees, certificates awarded (not including GEDs): 574

Bachelor of Arts and Science: 17

Associate in Arts: 256

Associate in Arts Honors: 3

Associate in Science: 13

Associate in Science Honors: 2

Associate in Business: 5

Associate in Nursing: 28

Associate in Applied Science (transfer): 48

Associate in Applied Science: 103

Certificates: 38