Nuestra Graduación (Our Graduation) Celebration

The Latinx Student Union, Latine Resource Center, and the Student Affairs Division invites you to join them as they celebrate the academic accomplishments of all Latinx students at CSULB. Due to the high demand, we offer two celebration sessions.

The graduation ceremony is only open to Fall 24, Winter 24, Spring 25, and Summer 25 graduates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Event Information

When

Session 1: Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Session 2: Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

*Note: Student may NOT switch their Session after submitting their registration. No exceptions will be made.

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.
LocationWalter Pyramid
Parking Map
ContactLatinxGrad@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.

  • You will receive two confirmation emails after registering. One will confirm your registration information while the other will confirm your payment receipt. Please be sure to list your email correctly to receive these important confirmation emails.

  • 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 Guests Tickets
  • 1 Sash
  • 1 Grad Gift
  • 1 Program
  • Live Streaming of the event

An addition of 2 guest tickets may be purchased for $5 each after registration closes if any are available. No ticket is needed for the graduate.

Student Speaker Contest

Submit your Student Speaker Application.

Student Speaker Criteria:

  • The speech must be a maximum of 3-5 minutes long.
  • Candidates are encouraged to incorporate Spanish in their speech but not required to.
  • The speech must incorporate this year’s Nuestra Grad theme: “The Unity of our Cultures and Communities - La Unidad de Nuestras Culturas y Comunidades” 
  • Submit your Student Speaker Application and email your video recorded speech by Friday, February 21st, 2025  to latinxgrad@csulb.edu.
  • Candidates will be notified by the week of March 3rd, 2025  if they have been chosen as the student speaker. The Latinx Student Union committee will select 2 finalists (1 student speaker for each graduation session).
ADA Accommodation

To request disability-related accommodations for the graduate, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form. 

Note: Guest ADA accommodations may be requested during registration. Keep in mind, our event location is physically accessible via elevator, ramps, accessible pathways, etc. The CSULB Interactive Map may be utilized to view campus accessibility routes.

Student ConductParticipants 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.