Campus Commencement Ceremonies May 22-25; Events Take Place at New Venue

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WHAT: Long Beach State University will hold nine commencement ceremonies over four days, May 22-25.

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 22

College of Engineering – 9 a.m.
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – 1 p.m.
College of Education – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23

College of Liberal Arts (ceremony 1) – 9 a.m.
College of Liberal Arts (ceremony 2) – 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 24

College of Health and Human Services (ceremony 1) – 9 a.m.
College of Health and Human Services (ceremony 2) – 2 p.m.

Friday, May 25

College of Business Administration – 9 a.m.
College of the Arts – 2 p.m.

WHERE: The events will be held on the campus Intramural Field. This is a new venue for commencement. The ceremonies will be live-streamed in the adjacent Walter Pyramid, where tickets are not required. Those attending with small children and the elderly are urged to view the live-stream in the arena, which is air-conditioned. Long Beach State University is at 1250 Bellflower Blvd. in Long Beach, with easy access from the 405, 605 and 22 freeways. View map here. For more information on directions, parking and maps, go here.

NOTES: Each outdoor ceremony guest, regardless of age, is required to have a valid ticket. Graduates will receive eight tickets for friends and family seating on the Intramural Field. All ceremonies are about two hours. Graduates are expected to remain until the ceremony has concluded and the president has conferred the degrees.

The College of the Arts and the College of Health and Human Serviceseach have two ceremonies, divided by departments.

A campus website with comprehensive information on all of the commencement ceremonies can be found here.