Communications

Please check here for email correspondence to students and social media postings regarding commencement!

Timeline

There is no news for Commencement.

Check here for communications from official CSULB social media channels and texts!

Social Media:

March 11, 2026
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Commencement RSVP opens March 17

March 3, 2026
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CSULB Grad Fair, March 9-12, 2026

February 26, 2026
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Apply to Graduate by March 1

February 18, 2026
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Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets

February 11, 2026
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2026 Commencement Schedule

January 21, 2026
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Welcome back IG post with Elbee
Explore the Commencement Linktree

January 14, 2026
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Apply to Graduate by March 1 to avoid the late fee and to have access to the Commencement RSVP in late March

January 7, 2026
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Image describes the online platform 'Tassel' and how students will use it to RSVP for commencement

December 10, 2025
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Entitled 'Commencement 2026' this is an image with a map indicating the George Allen Field and a picture of the field as well.

December 3, 2025
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Congratulations Graduates-Here is your guide for Commencement Attire
Bachelor's Participants - Cap and Gown with tassel color guide for each college
Master's Participants - gown, cap, and hood
Doctoral Participants - gown, tam/cap, and hood
Honor Cords for students with GPA of 3.5 and above


November 19, 2025
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Text reads "I'm Graduating in Fall When do I attend Commencement? Fall graduates may attend commencement the Spring ceremony before or after your official graduation term." There is an image of a graduate wearing regalia.

November 12, 2025
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Title 'Graduation vs Commencement' with two graphics listing the differences between them

November 5, 2025
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On a yellow background, the text reads: Welcome to your CSULB Commencement page with the commencement website URL on the bottom
On a yellow background, text reads: What to Look Forward To. There are buttons reading: applying, senior events, RSVP, guest tickets, regalia and announcements, venue, schedule, and more!

October 24, 2025
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There is a yellow background and a white box with the text: We are excited to host the 2026 Commencement ceremonies at the George Allen Field during a week-long celebration!

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March 17, 2026: CSULB Reminder: Commencement Tassel RSVP Portal is open: confirm your attendance, record your name pronunciation, claim your tickets, and more! RSVP is open until April 21.

 

March 17, 2026

Subject: Tassel RSVP & Ticket Portal Now Open – RSVP for Commencement & Senior Send-Off!
Message:
Dear Graduates,

Your Tassel RSVP & Ticket portal tile is now live in your CSULB SSO! Use the Tassel chiclet/tile to RSVP for your ceremony, record your name pronunciation, and claim your FREE 10 guest tickets.

Before accessing Tassel, please review the RSVP & Tickets tutorial: Link to tutorial.

Key Dates

  • March 17: Tassel opens through your CSULB SSO.
  • March 27: Deadline to apply for Senior Send-Off (April 17) — a formal dinner hosted by CSULB Alumni and the Commencement Team featuring networking and professional development.
  • April 17: Pledge to be a Green Gradfor a chance to win a free graduation photoshoot.
  • April 17: Senior Send-Offat the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center.
  • April 21 (11:59 p.m.): Tassel closes. Please complete your RSVP early to avoid system congestion. Deadlines cannot be extended due to outages or technical issues.
  • May 17–21: Commencement ceremonies take place. Livestreams will be available on the Commencement website.

GradPass Pickup:
Pick up your GradPass (student ceremony ticket) at Grad Check-in (location TBD) 60–90 minutes before your ceremony. You must have this card to cross the stage.

For additional details, visit the Commencement website and review the FAQ page. If you have questions not covered there, please email commencement@csulb.edu.

Congratulations and Go Beach! 🌊🎓

March 13, 2026


Subject: Reminder: Tassel Ticket Portal Opens March 17 – Claim Your Free Commencement Tickets
Message:
Dear Graduate,

You’re almost at the finish line! This is a friendly reminder that once you have Applied to Graduate, paid your fees, and RSVP’d in Tassel, you are eligible to claim your FREE commencement e-tickets.

🗓️ The Tassel ticketing portal opens March17 to RSVP to your ceremony THEN claim your 10 tickets.

🎟️ Tassel Ticketing — Next Steps for Graduates
1. Log in to Tassel
Access Tassel using your CSULB SSO beginning March 17.
2. Claim Your Tickets
You may claim up to 10 tickets, the maximum allowed by the university.
3. Send Tickets 
After claiming your tickets, email them directly to your guests—or send them to yourself for easy distribution.
Please note: Tickets display your name for tracking purposes only and do not affect guest entry.
4. Manage Your Tickets Anytime
You may access and manage your tickets in Tassel up until the day of the ceremony.
🎟️ Tickets are free and may not be resold.

🎉 For Guests

  • 📩 Tickets are sent directly from the graduate via email.
  • 📱 Guests are encouraged to save tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for quick access.
  • 🔍 At the venue, guests should present the QR code (on their phone or a printed copy) for entry.
  • Once they've been scanned, they cannot be re-scanned/re-used! No venue re-entry.

👉 Mark your calendar for March17 and RSVP for your ceremony, check your name pronunciation (& record if necessary) then claim your tickets! 

Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone. We look forward to celebrating your achievement!

Best regards,

The Commencement Team

February 17, 2026

Subject: Commencement MAY 17-21, 2026
Message: 
Greetings Beach Family,

Commencement is officially scheduled — and your ceremony details are now available.

We’re excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 at George Allen Field. 

👉 Visit the Commencement website to:

  • Confirm your specific college ceremony details
  • Track required steps
  • Stay up to date as details are added

⚠️ Important for Your Name & Recognition

If you completed Apply to Graduate by March 1: 

  • Your name will appear in your college's Graduate Recognition Program
  • Your name, degree, and major will be displayed on the jumbo LED screens as you cross the stage

📅 Key Dates To Put On Your Calendar

March 1

  • Last day to Apply to Graduate without a late fee
  • Deadline for inclusion in the Graduate Recognition Program

March 9-12, 10am-7pm

  • Grad Fair — everything you need for Commencement at the University Bookstore

March 16

March 17

  • Tassel opens (RSVP, name pronunciation, guest tickets: 10 per grad) through the MYCSULB SSO
  • Available only to grads who have APPLIED TO GRADUATE and paid the fee.

April 17

  • Senior Send-Off at the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center for grads who applied and were accepted.

April 21

  • Last day to record your name pronunciation in Tassel

May 17–21

  • Commencement ceremonies
  • Pick up your Tassel GradPass up to 90 minutes before your ceremony at grad check-in location TBD. Review commencement website for updates.

🎟 What Is Tassel? 

Tassel is required for Commencement. It allows you to:

  • RSVP to your ceremony(ies)
  • Review your stage jumbo LED display information (college, major, degree, name)
  • Record your name pronunciation
  • Receive your 10 guest tickets - 10 per grad.
  • Trigger your name announcement + grad info as you cross stage
  • Send your guests an email about your ceremony (Friends & Family Commencement Information)
  • Send out digital graduation announcement. Physical grad announcements are through the Bookstore.

Watch for further information emails!

Stay Informed

This is the first email in ourCommencement series.
Your best resource is always the Commencement website, which will be updated regularly.

Congratulations, Beach Graduate — we can’t wait to celebrate you.

GO BEACH! 🎓
—
The Commencement Team