By The Division of Student Affairs team will be hosting the Long Beach State Cultural Graduation Celebrations (CGC) in addition to the traditional commencement ceremony to honor student diversity, acknowledge racial identities, and celebrate college careers.
Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration
The CSULB Latinx Student Union and the Division of Student Affairs are inviting Latinx Beach graduates to celebrate their academic accomplishments at this ceremony. Due to high demand, there will be two graduation dates.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Session one: Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m.
- Graduates check-in at 8:00 a.m.
- Doors open for guests at 9:00 a.m.
- The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.
Session two: Sunday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m.
- Graduates check-in at 2:00 p.m.
- Doors open for guests at 3:00 p.m.
- The ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Walter Pyramid
Cost to participate: $50
Attire: Graduates must wear their cap and gown.
Participants will receive:
- Four Complimentary Guest Tickets (only 3 additional guest tickets may be purchased for $5 each ONLY during registration – no ticket needed for the graduate)
- Four Invitations and Envelopes
- One Sash
- One Certificate
- One Grad Gift – Mug
- Two Programs
- Group Photo emailed after the event
Undocu Graduation
The Undocumented Empowered Leaders (FUEL) and the Dream Success Center invite Beach graduates to celebrate their academic accomplishments at this ceremony on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $0
Attire: Graduates must wear their cap and gown.
RSVP information on how to apply to be a speaker at the conference. Contact the Dream Success Center at dream@csulb.edu for more information.
Black/Pan-African Graduation
Beach graduates will be recognized for their accomplishments on Saturday, May 14.
- Graduates check-in at 12 p.m.
- Doors open for guests at 1 p.m.
- The ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register by Friday, April 22.
Location: Walter Pyramid
Cost to participate: $45
Attire: Graduates must wear their cap and gown.
Participants will receive:
- Three Complimentary Guest Tickets (additional guest tickets may be purchased for $5 each ONLY during registration – no ticket needed for the graduate)
- Five Announcements with Envelopes
- One Traditional Kente Sash
- One Celebration T-Shirt
- One Certificate
- One Program
American Indian Graduation Celebration
American Indian Student Services, American Indian Studies Program, and American Indian Student Council will be celebrating the academic accomplishments of Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native students at CSULB on May 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $0
Participants will receive: Commemorative medallion
Contact Anna Nazarian at anna.nazarian@csulb.edu for more information.
Cambodian Graduation Celebration
The Cambodian Student Society invites Cambodian students to celebrate their academic accomplishments at this ceremony on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $30
Participants will receive:
- One stole
- One certificate
- Light refreshments at Celebration
Contact CSULB Cultural grads at culturalgrads@csulb.edu for more information.
Lavender Graduation Celebration
The CSULB LGBTQIA+ Community and the Division of Student Affairs invites LGBTQIA+ identified students to celebrate their academic accomplishments at this ceremony on Wednesday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $0
Attire: Graduates must wear their graduation cap and gown.
Participants may purchase and receive:
A limited supply of Lavender graduation sashes and rainbow graduation cap tassels are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. Graduates can purchase their a sash or rainbow tassel here.
Contact Trace Camacho at trace.camacho@csulb.edu for more information.
Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration & Luau
The Pacific Islanders Association and the Division of Student Affairs will be celebrating Pacific Islander students’ accomplishments on Sunday, May 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $0 for graduates and their two guests
Participants will receive:
- Two complimentary guest tickets
- Additional tickets may be purchased at $10 each here.
Contact CSULB Cultural grads at culturalgrads@csulb.edu for more information.
Pilipino Graduation Celebration
The Pilipino American Coalition invites Pilipino students to celebrate their academic accomplishments on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Students Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $40
Attire: Graduates must wear their graduation cap and gown.
Participants will receive:
- Maximum 5 Complimentary Guest Tickets (graduates do not need a ticket)
- One Stole
- Certificate of Participation
- Group Photo emailed after the event
Contact CSULB Cultural Grads at culturalgrads@csulb.edu for more information.
Vietnamese Cultural Graduation
The Vietnamese Student Association invites Vietnamese students to celebrate their academic accomplishments on Saturday, May 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In order to participate, graduates must register before Friday, April 22.
Location: University Student Union ballrooms
Cost to participate: $35
Attire: Graduates must wear their cap and gown.
Participants will receive:
- Five Complimentary Guest Tickets (only 10 additional guest tickets may be purchased for $5 each ONLY during registration – no ticket needed for the graduate)
- One Stole
- One Certificate
- Light Refreshments at Celebration
Contact CSULB Cultural Grads at culturalgrads@csulb.edu for more information.
