BLACK/PAN-AFRICAN GRADUATION CELEBRATION

Frequently Asked Questions

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Event Information

WhenFriday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
DeadlineFriday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Important Note: Only online payments will be accepted, and payment is required to submit your registration.
LocationThe Walter Pyramid
Parking Map
Contactblackgrad@csulb.edu
Cost to Participate

$65

  • You must complete the online registration and pay the registration all at once in order for your registration to be submitted. All payments are final. There are no refunds.
  • Submit online payment with a major credit card/debit card or electronic check (e-Check) by the deadline.
     

*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 Guest Tickets
  • Unlimited Electronic Announcements
  • 1 Traditional Kente Sash
  • 1 Program
ADA Accommodation

To request disability-related accommodations, such as Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form. 

Note: Our event location is physically accessible via elevator, ramps, accessible pathways, etc. The CSULB Interactive Map may be utilized to view campus accessibility routes. Please list additional accommodations upon registering or contact blackgrad@csulb.edu for support.

Student ConductStudent Conduct Participants 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.
Student Speaker
Are you interested in being the student speaker?
If so, please email your speech to blackgrad@csulb.edu.
 
Guidelines:
  • The student speech will be approximately 3 minutes long.
  • Submit your speech by February 28th by 5pm.
  • The review committee will read your speeches anonymously and select a representative.