CHICANO LATINO GRADUATION CELEBRATION

The Latinx Student Union, Latinx Resource Center, and Student Affairs invites you to join them as they celebrate the academic accomplishments of all Latinx students at CSULB. Due to the high demand, we offer two celebration sessions.

The graduation ceremony is only open to Fall 23, Spring 24, Summer 24, and Fall 2024 graduates.

Feel free to follow our Instagram account to stay updated: csulb_latinxgrad

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in attending the Chicano Latino Graduation Celebration. Registration is now closed.

Additional guest tickets are now available for graduates who have already registered.

Purchase Extra Tickets

Event Information

When

Session 1: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Session 2: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

*Note: Student may NOT switch their Session after submitting their registration. No exceptions will be made.

DeadlineFriday, April 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Important Note: Only online payments will be accepted, and payment is required to submit your registration.
LocationWalter Pyramid
Parking Map
ContactLatinxGrad@csulb.edu
Cost to Participate

$65

  • Registration and payment to participate in the program are completed online. All payments are final and there are no refunds.
  • You will receive two confirmation emails after registering. One will confirm your registration information while the other will confirm your payment receipt. Please be sure to list your email correctly to receive these important confirmation emails.
  • Submit your online payment with a major credit card/debit card or electronic check (e-Check) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024.

*Note: Credit and/or Debit Card payments will incur a 2.75% service fee that will be added to the purchase total. This charge is assessed by CASHNet, Inc. and is paid directly to CASHNet, Inc. Service fee charges are non-refundable. E-Check payments are free of charge but please make sure your routing and account information is correct. If any returned e-Check payments occur for any reason, you will be charged a $20.00 dishonored e-Check fee per occurrence. Please check with your banking institution if you are not sure about your routing and/or account numbers for e-Check payments before making a payment. 

AttireGraduates must wear their graduation cap and gown.
Participants will Receive
  • 5 Complimentary Digital Guests Tickets. No ticket is needed for the graduate. Additional Guest Tickets may be purchased for $5 each after the registration deadline if tickets are available.
  • 1 Sash
  • 1 Certificate
  • 1 Grad Gift
  • 1 Program
  • Digital Invitation
  • Live Streaming of the event (Link will be attached to Chicano Latino Graduation website once available)
Student Speaker Contest

Student Speaker Criteria:

  1. The speech must be a maximum of 3-5 minutes long. 
  2. Candidates are encouraged to incorporate Spanish in their speech. 
  3. The speech must incorporate this year’s CLGC theme: “The Unity of our Cultures and Communities - La Unidad de Nuestras Culturas y Comunidades”  
  4. Submit your Student Speaker Application and email your video recorded speech by Friday, April 5, 2024 to latinxgrad@csulb.edu
  5. Candidates will be notified by the week of April 10, 2024 if they have been chosen as the student speaker. The Latinx Student Union committee will select 2 finalists (1 student speaker for each graduation session). 
ADA Accommodation

To request disability-related accommodations for the graduate, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form.

*Note: Guest ADA accommodations may be requested during registration. Keep in mind, our event location is physically accessible via elevator, ramps, accessible pathways, etc. The CSULB Interactive Map may be utilized to view campus accessibility routes.

Student ConductParticipants are expected to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon the university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life. For additional information, please review the CSULB Campus Regulations.