Graduating Highlanders began preparing for commencement by joining the Senior Sendoff celebration at UC Riverside’s Rivera Lawn on Wednesday, May 21.

About 2,500 seniors signed up for the event, where they picked up their tickets for the June commencement ceremonies at Toyota Arena in Ontario.

The event included a deejay playing music, a photo booth, graduation cap decoration, games, treats, and swag. A group Class of 2025 photo was taken in front of the UCR sign at the HUB.

Check out photos and a video from the event below.