Grad Events
Upcoming Events
This contest is open to all enrolled senior-level students at California State University, Long Beach who are graduating from the classes of Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 classes and that have applied to graduate to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies being held at Angels Stadium from May 15 – 17th, 2023. Forty-Niner Shops employees are ineligible for this contest.
Entering Contest
To enter contest, participants must submit their original and unique artwork files to Commencement@csulb.edu with the subject line: Grad 2023 T-shirt Design Submission.
All files must be submitted with student’s name and student ID number. Participants may submit multiple entries. For more information and details, please read the official rules and guidelines (PDF).
Contest begins Thursday, December 1st, 2022 and continues through Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at 5PM for last submissions.
Individuals can vote on all submissions from February 7th – February 21st (2 weeks). Eligible submissions will be posted on the Commencement website on the Grad Events page.
Students will vote through a Qualtrics Survey link posted on the Commencement Grad Events webpage. The artwork that has the most votes will be declared the winner.
Check back for details!
Come together with other grads for a pre-commencement celebration!
- Complimentary snacks & refreshments
- Cap/Mortarboard decorating
- Basic supplies provided
- 49er Shops at the Beach
- Commencement accessories available for purchase
- Regalia/Cap and Gowns
- Extra craft supplies for purchase
- Alumni gear
- CSULB Alumni-Beach Alumni for Life!
- Learn how CSULB Alumni supports you after graduation
- Opportunities go give back to your alma mater
- Contribute to the Senior Gift
- Career Development Center
- Resume review, interview tips, and job information
CSULB is proud to offer opportunity for friends and family of graduates to see our campus and explore!
- Pick up a complimentary map at the Bookstore campus and take pictures with your family and friends at iconic spots on campus
- Visit the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, open from 10 AM to 2 PM
- offering a campus sculpture tour which begins at 12 PM
- relax and have fun with lawn games such as Jenga, bean bag toss, soft lawn darts, and Twister
- Stop by the world famous Shark Lab
- Check out the Science Learning Center
- Discounts at 49er Shops at the Beach on last minute celebration gear
- Photo Opps with Elbee
- Stop by the Nugget for to get mom a “MOMosas” for a pre-Mother’s Day treat
Past Events
The Bookstore will be holding a Fall Grad Fair on Wednesday, November 16th from 10 AM to 6 PM!
