Ceremony Information
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Last year, CSULB was proud to host 7 commencement ceremonies over the span of 3 days at Angels Stadium. Almost 79,000 friends and family attended the 2022 ceremonies!
We also offered a livestream utilized to broadcast ceremonies to viewers in over 40 different countries with over 46,000 total online views.
See some of the highlights below:
Ceremony Schedule
Monday, May 15th at 9 AM - College of Business
- [7:30 AM] Gates open
- [7:30 AM-8:00 AM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium* (see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates with their hoods, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to be hooded by faculty as you cross the postbac platform.
- [8:30 AM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Monday, May 15th at 2 PM - College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- [12:30 PM] Gates open
- [12:30 PM-1:00 PM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: ALL STUDENTS check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- [1:30 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Monday, May 15th at 6:30 PM - College of Engineering
- [5:00 PM] Gates open
- [5:00 PM-5:30 PM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium* (see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates with their hoods on, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the postbac platform.
- [6:00 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Tuesday, May 16th at 9 AM - College of Liberal Arts I
- [7:30 AM] Gates open
- [7:30 AM-8:00 AM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates with their hoods on, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the postbac platform.
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- [8:30 AM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Liberal Arts Ceremony I Departments: Africana Studies; American Studies; Anthropology; Asian and Asian American Studies; Chicano and Latino Studies; Classics; Communication Studies; Comparative World Literature; Economics; English; Environmental Science & Policy; Geography; History; Human Development; International Studies; Journalism and Public Relations
Please see the following table for majors included in each department:
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Africana Studies |
Africana Studies B.A. |
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American Studies |
American Studies B.A. |
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Anthropology |
Anthropology B.A., M.A. Anthropology, Applied Anthropology M.A. |
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Asian and Asian American Studies |
Asian American Studies B.A. Asian Studies B.A., M.A. Chinese Studies B.A. Japanese B.A. Asian Studies, Chinese Studies Option M.A. Asian Studies, Japanese Language and Pedagogy Option M.A. |
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Chicano and Latino Studies |
Chicano and Latino Studies B.A. |
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Classics |
Classics, Greek and Greek Civilization Option B.A. Classics, Latin and Roman Civilization Option B.A. |
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Communication Studies |
Communication Studies B.A., M.A. Communication Studies, Communication, Culture, and Public Affairs Option B.A. Communication Studies, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Option B.A |
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Comparative World Literature |
Comparative World Literature B.A. |
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Economics |
Economics B.A., M.A. Business Economics B.A. Economics, Mathematical Economics and Economic Theory Option B.A. |
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English |
English, Creative Writing Option B.A. English, English Education Option B.A. English, Literature Option B.A. English, Rhetoric and Composition Option B.A. English, Special Emphasis Option B.A. English Creative Writing M.F.A English M.A. |
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Environmental Science & Policy |
Environmental Science & Policy B.A., B.S. |
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Geography |
Geography B.A., M.A. Geographic Information Science M.S. |
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History |
History B.A., M.A. |
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Human Development |
Human Development B.A. |
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International Studies |
International Studies B.A. International Affairs M.A. |
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Journalism and Public Relations |
Journalism B.A. Public Relations B.A. |
Note: Switching ceremonies is not permitted
Tuesday, May 16th at 2 PM - College of Liberal Arts II
- [12:30 PM] Gates open
- [12:30 PM-1:00 PM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates with their hoods on, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the postbac platform.
- [1:30 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Liberal Arts Ceremony II Departments: Liberal Arts**; American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture; Linguistics; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Religious Studies; Romance, German, Russian Languages & Literature; Sociology; Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies
Please see the following table for the majors included in each department:
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**Liberal Arts (NOT to be confused with Liberal Arts STUDIES in College of Education) |
Liberal Arts B.A. |
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American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture Linguistics |
American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture B.A. Linguistics B.A., M.A. |
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Philosophy |
Philosophy B.A., M.A. |
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Political Science |
Political Science B.A., M.A. |
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Psychology |
Psychology B.A. Psychology, Psychological Research M.A. Psychology, Human Factors M.S. Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.S. |
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Religious Studies |
Religious Studies B.A., M.A. |
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Romance, German, Russian Languages & Literature |
French and Francophone Studies B.A., M.A. German B.A., M.A. Italian Studies B.A., M.A. Spanish B.A., M.A. |
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Sociology |
Sociology B.A. Applied Sociology M.A. |
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Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies |
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A. |
Note: Switching ceremonies is not permitted
Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30 PM - College of The Arts
- [5:00 PM] Gates open
- [5:00 PM-5:30 PM] ALL GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at TUNNEL A to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Students check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- [6:00 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Wednesday, May 17th at 9 AM - College of Health and Human Services I
- [7:30 AM] Gates open
- [7:30 AM-8:00 AM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates wearing their hoods, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the postbac platform.
- [8:30 AM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Health & Human Services Ceremony I Departments: Criminology and Criminal Justice; Emergency Services Administration; Family and Consumer Sciences; Public Policy & Administration; Recreation & Leisure Studies; Social Work
Please see the following table for the majors within the departments:
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Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Criminology and Criminal Justice B.S., M.S. |
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Emergency Services Administration |
Emergency Services Administration M.S. |
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Family and Consumer Sciences |
Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Development and Family Studies Option B.A. Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Life Education B.A. Family and Consumer Sciences, Consumer Affairs B.A. Dietetics and Food Administration, Food Science B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Design Option B.A. Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising B.A. Gerontology M.S. Hospitality Management B.S. Dietetics and Food Administration, Nutrition and Dietetics B.S. |
| Public Policy & Administration |
Public Administration M.P.A. Public Administration, Public Works Administration M.P.A. Public Administration, Public Affairs M.P.A. |
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Recreation & Leisure Studies |
Recreation, Recreation Therapy B.A. Recreation B.A. Recreation Administration M.S. |
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Social Work |
Social Work B.A.S.W., M.S.W |
Note: Switching ceremonies is not permitted
Wednesday, May 17th at 2 PM - College of Health and Human Services II
- [12:30 PM] Gates open
- [12:30-1:00 PM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates wearing your hoods, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the postbac platform.
- [1:30 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
Health & Human Services Ceremony II Departments: Physical Therapy; Health Care Administration; Health Science; Kinesiology; Nursing; Speech-Language Pathology
Please see the following table for the majors within the departments:
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Physical Therapy |
Physical Therapy D.P.T. |
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Health Care Administration |
Health Care Administration B.S., M.S. |
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Health Science |
Health Science, Community Health Education B.S. Health Sciences, School Health Education B.S. Public Health, Community Health Education M.P.H. |
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Kinesiology |
Kinesiology, Athletic Training B.A. Kinesiology, Exercise Science B.A., M.S. Kinesiology, Fitness B.S. Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education B.A. Kinesiology, Psychology and Leadership B.A. Athletic Training M.S. Kinesiology, Coaching and Student Athlete Development M.A. Kinesiology, Individualized Studies M.A. Kinesiology, Sport Management M.A. Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition M.S. Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology M.S. |
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Nursing |
Nursing – Basic B.S.N. Nursing, Registered Nursing B.S.N. Nursing Practice D.N.P. Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Specialty (Acute and Primary Care), M.S.N. Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty, M.S.N. Nursing, Nursing and Health Systems Executive Management Concentration, M.S.N. Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty, M.S.N. Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Life Span) Specialty, M.S.N. Nursing, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty, M.S.N. |
| Speech-Language Pathology | Speech-Language Pathology B.A., M.A. |
Note: Switching ceremonies is not permitted
Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 PM - College of Education
- [5:00 PM] Gates open
- [5:00 PM-5:30 PM] GRADS must be checked in with MarchingOrder Grad Pass and lined up at their assigned tunnel to begin processional into stadium*(see location map below)
- TUNNEL A: Undergraduates & Credential students check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to cross the field platform.
- TUNNEL B: Masters and Doctoral candidates with their hoods, check in, photos, line up and process through the tunnel to be hooded by faculty as you cross the postbac platform.
- [6:00 PM] GUESTS must be seated to see their grads' name scroll and see processional into stadium
*NOTE: Tunnel closes once grads have processed onto field. If you are late and miss the tunnel procession, you will be redirected to the grad seat section to join your seated fellow grads.
During the Ceremony
Located at 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806, Angel Stadium provides a unique and exciting experience to celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments. The campus utilizes the entire stadium environment to provide custom, personalized experiences for our graduate and their families. The campus is excited to build on last year's Beach takeover of the Stadium and welcome the Class of 2023 to the CSULB Alumni family.
Angel Stadium provides a venue with flexibility to accommodate a historic number of more than 12,000 graduates along with their guests. The stadium maintains an exciting graduate experience while accommodating graduate and guest capacity growth.
There is no charge to park at the stadium and parking passes are not required. All parking lot gates will be open. For more information on directions or rideshare options please visit the Stadium website.
- Tailgating is not permitted.
- No outside food is allowed inside the stadium.
- No alcohol is permitted anywhere on the premises, including the parking lot and inside the stadium.
- Each guest will be allowed to bring in one factory sealed plastic water bottle up to 16.9 ounces or one empty water container.
- No confetti, air horns, balloons.
- All banners and signs brought into the stadium must meet the following guidelines: Must be in good taste (as determined by Angels Baseball personnel); Cannot be commercial, political nor obscene in nature; Not allowed anywhere within the playing field; may not be affixed to any ballpark wall, staff, or pole; Cannot cover up any advertising in the ballpark; Limited in size to 3 feet tall by 12 feet wide and be made of a fire retardant material. Cannot impede entry or exit into aisles or seating. NOT ALLOWED at tunnels.
- Strollers are not permitted inside the stadium.
One clear bag will be allowed per guest. All large bags, backpacks, and other carriers are prohibited with the following exceptions:
- Purses or bags that are 4.5" x 6.5" with a single zipper closure/flap (size of an adult hand) or smaller
- Clear bags no larger than 12.75” x 6.5” x 12.75”
- Medically necessary items, including diaper bags
Other bags must be returned to vehicles.
*The examples in the graphic above are for reference only. It is not required that bags be university affiliated.
Purchase your Beach LB Clear Tote Bag from the University Bookstore or online.
The commencement ceremonies will comply with guidance by Angel Stadium and current mega event guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
For all ceremonies, grad seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stadium re-entry is not permitted.
A stadium environment enhances the ability to accommodate our historic graduating class close to 12,000 graduates and their families. The university utilizes the entire facility to provide graduate experiences that are family oriented and built to preserve the memory and celebration of the day.
Ticketed individuals must sit in the seats assigned. Unfortunately, seats cannot be changed once the graduate has completed the ticket checkout. Each guest ticket allows entry to the stadium for one guest only. Once a ticket is scanned at a gate that ticket is void. All guests, including children (ages 3+), require a ticket for entry.
Ceremonies will take place in all conditions. Consider weather conditions, such as sun exposure, heat, and rain. Take appropriate precautions related to weather protection.
Attire should be appropriate for walking and sitting outdoors for two hours as well as climbing stairs and/or ramps within the stadium.
For Grads: Graduates are expected to arrive in traditional regalia, available to order from the Bookstore, and are welcome to decorate their mortar board caps. In addition to climbing stairs, a portion of the procession will take place on a paved steep incline and also along a dirt track. Please plan your attire (under regalia) and footwear accordingly.
Flower sales and preorder pickup will conveniently be available on site. Share in this commencement tradition and preorder your orchid leis and grad bouquets to pick up at the stadium the day of your ceremony. *Link to preorder coming soon.
Additionally, the 49er Shops will also be located throughout the stadium parking lot as well as inside the stadium, open before, during, and after the ceremonies. Get your Beach gear and grad gifts at the stadium or online!
After the Ceremony
Visit the Graduate Recognition Stages to watch your graduate walk the stage. GradPasses will enable the graduate's name to be read aloud while the personalized grad slide, with photo and personal quote, appears in the background. Photographers from GradImages will be available at select stages to capture this moment.
It is important that all graduates login to MarchingOrder, opening in March, to offer guidance on the pronunciation of their name, ensuring their name is read correctly, as well as customize their graduate slide with their photo and a short quote (if they choose).
Whether graduates are attending commencement or not, ALL graduate names are professionally recorded. Audible graduate name readings work in tandem with the visual custom grad slide and can be heard when activated at the Graduate Recognition Stages, as well as shared digitally from the grad slide link that will be available on the commencement website starting commencement week.
For additional information, please visit the Commencement FAQ page.
