Caps off to the Class of 2026: CSULB grads celebrate on social media

With Commencement ceremonies right around the corner, Beach grads are celebrating their accomplishments on social media. For the Class of 2026, more than 16,000 Cal State Long Beach undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in this year’s ceremonies — and more than 10,000 will participate May 17-22 at George Allen Field.   

Here are some of their celebratory Instagram posts:

“Thank you @csulongbeach for these last few years, you will remain a special place in my heart forever 💛🦈,” @rrayanell said. “Go Beach!”

“Thank you @design_csulb @csulongbeach for two unforgettable years filled with so many meaningful experiences,” @imm_annie said. “After endless nights of overthinking and self doubts, I finally did it.”

“Bachelor of Cinematic Arts 2026, Cum Laude,” @saltinthewound1 said. “First Generation Californian State University Long Beach.”  

“B.A. in Political Science ⚖️,” @aliiddlee said. “For my daughter, this degree has her name written all over it. 🩷”

“How lucky am I to feel so sad leaving this place 🤍” @madiiwellss said. “Thank you Long Beach for bringing me my forever best friends & countless special moments🫶🏼🫶🏼 I wouldn't change these past four years for the world!!!” 

See what Beach grads are sharing on social media. Grads can continue sharing their posts and stories for a chance to be featured in our Instagram story highlight leading up to Commencement.