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Cultural Ceremonies

Spring 2026 Cultural Ceremonies

All CSUB graduates are eligible to participate in any of the cultural celebrations. 

To RSVP for one or more cultural ceremony, click here.

For more information about cap and gown purchases, please visit here.

Chicano Commencement Celebration
Friday, May 8, 2026
5-7pm
Icardo Center
Fee to participate is TBD
More information will be available by March 2026
Black Graduates Recognition Celebration
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10am-noon
Icardo Center
Fee to participate is TBD
More information will be available by March 2026
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Graduates Celebration
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:30-5pm
Dore Theatre
Fee to participate is TBD
More information will be available by March 2026
Lavender Graduates Celebration
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:30-8pm
Dore Theatre
Fee to participate is TBD
More information will be available by March 2026
Native and Indigenous Graduates Celebration
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5-7pm
Dore Theatre
Fee to participate is TBD
More information will be available by March 2026

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