Grad Events

CSULB is thrilled to share a number of upcoming events for this year's graduates!

Upcoming Events

  • Purchase caps and gowns
  • Senior Portraits by Grad Images
  • Order Custom Graduation Sashes
  • $20 off Diploma Frames
  • 10% discounts on Class Rings
  • $5 off an alumni or grad clothing item
  • Sign up for CSULB Alumni Beach Nexus
  • Commencement Information
  • Green Grad and Student Affairs Cultural Celebrations' information tables
  • Enter to win fabulous prizes!

For more information, call 562-985-5093 or email FNS-Graduation@csulb.edu

Seniors, get ready for an unforgettable night! The 2025 Senior Send Off—Invest in Your Success is your chance to celebrate, connect, and prepare for your future. Enjoy a formal dinner, hosted by CSULB Alumni and the Commencement Team, and learn the ins and outs of professional interactions, from dressing the part to owning the networking game. 

This exclusive Senior Send-Off event is by application only. We will review all submissions and select up to 75 students to attend this special occasion. This dressy attire event will feature a (free to you) formal three-course meal, along with insightful quick talks by field experts and alumni on topics to support your professional journey after graduation, and swag!

Application deadlines:

  • February TBD: Applications open. Please check back here to access the link.
  • March 24: Applications close. 
  • March 26: Acceptance emails sent out.
  • April 4: RSVPs due on Friday of Spring Break.
  • April 7: Acceptance emails sent to grads on waitlist. 
  • April 9: Waitlisted grads RSVPs due.

Sample topics covered (topics subject to change based on speaker availability):

  • Formal Table Etiquette: Learn the ins and outs of proper dining etiquette when at company events.
  • Table Conversations: Discover how to engage in meaningful and professional conversations. We'll also share recommended podcasts for further listening.
  • Philanthropy: Explore the importance of giving back and how to get involved.
  • Social Networking: Master effective strategies for building and maintaining professional connections.
  • Professional Dress: Understand the nuances of professional attire, balancing classic and trendy styles.
  • Career Advice: Career Development Center
  • Alumni Mentors: Connect and network with various alumni mentors who will be seated at your table.