Communications

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

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There is no news for Commencement.

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

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Instagram

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Subject: Commencement RSVP Portal Has Reopened

Dear Students:

The Commencement RSVP chiclet/tile in your SSO has been restored. You can log in now to complete your RSVP and obtain your ticket code. If you were able to successfully redeem your tickets, no action is needed and those tickets are still valid. 

Before you log in to the Commencement RSVP portal, please watch the tutorial (link).

The Tassel/MarchingOrder chiclet/tile is also live and you can now confirm your name pronunciation and preferred name for your college's Graduate Recognition Program. 

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Subject: Commencement 2025: RSVP Portal and Ticket Code Update

Dear Students:

We are aware that there is an issue with the Commencement RSVP and ticket codes. While we work to address the issue:

  • The Commencement RSVP chiclet/tile in your SSO will be deactivated and temporarily unavailable. 
  • In the meantime, please watch the tutorial (link) so that you are prepared to RSVP and claim your tickets when it goes live.
  • The Tassel/MarchingOrder chiclet/tile remains live and you can now confirm your name pronunciation and preferred name for your college's Graduate Recognition Program.

We will let you know as soon as the issue has been fixed and when the Commencement RSVP portal is live. 

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Subject: Your Commencement RSVP and Tassel/MarchingOrder Portals Open Tomorrow!

Dear Graduates,

Your Commencement RSVP portal and the Tassel/MarchingOrder portal will go live tomorrow at 11AM in your MYCSULB Student Center Portal! You will be able to access them via the Commencement chiclet/tile (RSVP portal) & the Tassel chiclet/tile (for name pronunciation, personal info check).

Before navigating through the portals, please view this brief tutorial (link). 

Important Information:

  • Before you submit your Commencement RSVP, be sure you have set up your MLB Ballpark App login. You will need an active account to redeem your 12 tickets and cannot create your account in the middle of the redemption process. Note: All seat selections are final and cannot be modified after you redeem your 12 tickets.
     

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  • COMMENCEMENT RSVP portal: You will receive your ticket code for ALL 12 tickets AFTER you go through the RSVP process. 
  • Tassel/MarchingOrder portal: You need to complete the 'Apply to Graduate' process for the Tassel/MarchingOrder chiclet/tile to appear in your SSO. Tassel/MarchingOrder is for name pronunciation and information checking. You can choose a pre-recorded version or record your name, then verify your personal information that is displayed on the jumbotrons as you cross the stage and your name for your college's Grad Recognition Program.

Key dates:

  • March 1: Last day to complete your Apply to Graduate process.
  • April 17: Tassel/MarchingOrder closes at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you complete this process ASAP, as the system will crash if there is heavy, last-minute traffic. We are not able to extend the deadline regardless of power outages, laptop failures, internet outages, or any other hazard or emergency.
  • April 18: Senior Send-Off: Invest in Your Success! At the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center. Application and RSVP are required! Visit the Commencement Grad Events page for the fun details and to apply before the March 24 deadline.
  • April 18: Pledge to be a Green Grad by this date and enter to win a free graduation photoshoot!
  • May 18-22: Commencement ceremonies take place, and a livestream will be available on the Commencement website.
    • Pick up your GradPass (student ceremony ticket) at GATE #4, 90 minutes before your ceremony. It's used for name pronunciation and grad photos.

The commencement website is your best resource; please review the FAQ page. For questions not found in the FAQs or website, please email commencement@csulb.edu.

Congratulations and GO BEACH!

The Commencement Team

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Subject: CSULB Commencement 2025: Mark your calendars! May 18-22 

Dear Beach Graduates: 

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are excited to share these updates for Commencement 2025. Ceremonies will be held at Angel Stadium on May 18-22.  Detailed schedules and additional information can be found at the Commencement website. We look forward to joining friends, family, and the Beach community in celebrating our graduates & their achievements!

During each ceremony, graduates will cross the stage as their names are announced. Each graduate who registers for Commencement will receive up to 12 tickets. The RSVP portal and the Tassel/MarchingOrder portal will open in late February/early March.

Be sure to complete your Apply to Graduate process by March 1 to see your name in your college’s Graduate Recognition Program, to be featured on the jumbotron when you cross the stage, and for your name to be announced! 

You will receive updates on Commencement activities and deadlines via email throughout this semester. Start planning now and check the Commencement FAQs for details!

GO BEACH!

The Commencement Team