Grad Events
Upcoming Events
Seniors, get ready for an unforgettable night! The 2025 Senior Send Off—Invest in Your Success is your chance to celebrate, connect, and prepare for your future. Enjoy a formal dinner, hosted by CSULB Alumni and the Commencement Team, and learn the ins and outs of professional interactions, from dressing the part to owning the networking game.
This exclusive Senior Send-Off event is by application only. We will review all submissions and select up to 75 students to attend this special occasion. This dressy attire event will feature a (free to you) formal three-course meal, along with insightful quick talks by field experts and alumni on topics to support your professional journey after graduation, and swag!
Application deadlines:
- February 26: Apply for Senior Send-Off!
- March 24: Applications close.
- March 26: Acceptance emails sent out.
- April 4: RSVPs due on Friday of Spring Break.
- April 7: Acceptance emails sent to grads on waitlist.
- April 9: Waitlisted grads RSVPs due.
Sample topics covered (topics subject to change based on speaker availability):
- Formal Table Etiquette: Learn the ins and outs of proper dining etiquette when at company events.
- Table Conversations: Discover how to engage in meaningful and professional conversations. We'll also share recommended podcasts for further listening.
- Philanthropy: Explore the importance of giving back and how to get involved.
- Social Networking: Master effective strategies for building and maintaining professional connections.
- Professional Dress: Understand the nuances of professional attire, balancing classic and trendy styles.
- Career Advice: Career Development Center
- Alumni Mentors: Connect and network with various alumni mentors who will speak and be seated at your table.
