Cultural + Academic Graduation Celebrations
Certain student groups and departments host special celebrations for their graduating students. These celebrations are not organized by the Commencement Office. Contact Student Leadership & Involvement Center at (510) 885-3657 or email slic@csueastbay.edu during their regular business hours on Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 9 @ 5:00PM, Theater
Registration Link:
Deadline: April 17, 2025
Black Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 10 @ 6:00PM, Main Gym
Registration Link:
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 10 @ 10:00AM, Main Gym
Registration Link:
Deadline: March 28, 2025
Lavender Graduation Celebration
Sunday, May 11 @ 3:00PM, VBT-124
Registration Link:
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Cultural Graduation Celebrations are held in addition to the official university commencement ceremonies. Cultural Graduation Celebrations provide students the opportunity to publicly thank and honor the people who helped them on their journey. The ceremonies are facilitated through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to honor the diversity of our students, acknowledge their identities, and commemorate successful college careers.
To register for a Cultural Graduation Celebration, you will need to complete the registration form above for the cultural graduation you would like to participate in.
Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration
$40.00
Black Graduation Celebration
Mar 10 - Mar 31 | Early Bird: $75.00
Apr 1 - Apr 23 | Regular Fee: $85.00
Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Celebration
Feb 24 - Mar 1 | Early Bird $55.00
Mar 3 - Mar 28 | Reg Fee $90.00
Lavender Graduation Celebration
No fee
You MUST submit BOTH your registration application AND pay the registration fee to participate in the cultural graduation ceremony. The fees for cultural graduations must be paid on CASHNet after you have submitted your registration on BaySync.
Pay for your Cultural Graduation Celebration Fee: > click on "Cultural Graduation Celebrations 2025" > click on the cultural grad you are participating in > "Registration" > complete registration payment information
Stoles are included in the registration fee for the cultural graduation celebration.
No, you can participate in as many cultural graduation ceremonies as you like. However, you will need to register for each cultural grad separately and pay the fee for each graduation celebration ceremony.
Check back with the cultural graduation committee leads. Each cultural graduation celebration will typically only order enough stoles for those participating in the cultural grad celebration.
Regalia is required for the Black, Chicanx/Latinx, & Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebrations. The Lavender Graduation Celebration does not require you to wear your regalia.
No, you do not need tickets for your guests to attend. The cultural graduation celebrations are more intimate ceremonies so you can bring as many friends, family members, and loved ones as you like to celebrate your accomplishments!*
** Note: Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Celebration limits 10 guests per graduate participating. Check with the cultural grad committee lead for more information.