The ceremony will begin with a processional of graduates, faculty, and University officials. The Dean of your College will welcome the audience, give instructions, and recognize outstanding graduates.
You will cross the stage as your name is read from a card that will be provided to you on the day of your ceremony. Two professional photographs will be taken. Photo proofs will be sent to you.
The ceremony will last two hours with an optional hour-long reception immediately following on the Terrace Level of the University Student Union. Refreshments and music will be provided for you and your guests at the reception.
Diplomas are not distributed at Commencement. The diplomas themselves are issued by the University after verification has been made that all degree requirements have been completed and after the diploma document is specially inscribed for the graduate.
Your diploma will not automatically be mailed to you. The Office of Enrollment Services will send an e-mail to your MyCSULB account informing you when your diploma is available (approximately 2-3 weeks after your degree has been granted). Instructions about picking up your diploma or having it mailed to you will be included in the e-mail notification.
Diploma mounting on plaques is available through the University Bookstore, which can be contacted at (562) 985-5093.
| College | Coordinator | Phone (562) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | Noelle M. Leiblic | 985-4366 |
| Business Administration | Nelson Horn | 985-5307 |
| Education and Liberal Studies | Marvel Preece Whitson | 985-4513 |
| Engineering | Kim Truesdelle | 985-8032 |
| Health and Human Services | Sharon Cruz | 985-4691 |
| Liberal Arts | Myriam Joseph | 985-5381 |
| Natural Sciences & Mathematics | Margaret Karteron | 985-4265 |
| Parking Information | 985-4146 | |
| General Information | Barbara Hall | 985-2351 |
All degrees at all ceremonies will be conferred by the University President on presentation of candidates by the dean of each college. Each graduate is named individually.
All colleges hood master's candidates individually.
The CSULB Alumni Association volunteers will be selling beautiful mixed bouquets and orchid leis at graduation. You can help support the Alumni Association's programs by purchasing your graduate flowers at the alumni tent in the central quad.
Strict adherence to a non-alcohol policy for this event will be enforced. Graduates and their guests shall not be permitted to carry onto the premises or consume alcoholic beverages during any part of the Commencement ceremonies.
Once the ceremony begins graduates and guests are asked to turn off their cell phones until the conclusion of the ceremony.
Each college has appointed a Commencement Coordinator to facilitate planning and activities. If you have questions, or if you are disabled, please contact your college representative for additional information about your ceremony:
