We are delighted to announce that the Commencement 2026 ceremonies for Cal State Long Beach will be held on campus at the George Allen Field the week of May 17 to 23. This large outdoor venue is located on the northeast corner of the campus adjacent to parking lots G12, G13 and G14. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our graduates in this traditional and spacious setting.
Please continue to check this page for updates on RSVP dates, ticket count and ticket delivery, and all your commencement information beginning at the start of Spring Semester.
2026 Location Update
Frequently Asked Questions
The ceremonies will be held on the George Allen Field adjacent to parking lots G12, G13 and G14. You can view the site on the campus interactive map at this link.
Due to scheduling challenges with Major League Baseball, the ceremonies are not able to be held at Angel Stadium, our venue since 2021.
Commencement Week is Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, May 23 per the Academic Calendar. Specific ceremony dates will be posted as the spring semester begins.
The specific ceremony dates and times are determined in collaboration with college leadership based on the anticipated graduate headcount.
The George Allen Field was selected to maximize the number of tickets available. The number of tickets provided per graduate will be determined based on the anticipated graduate headcount.
The anticipated graduate headcount is determined after the fall semester when students have completed their applications to graduate.
