Chicano Commencement Celebration

55th Annual Chicano Commencement Celebration

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 9-11am
Location: Provident Credit Union Event Center, San Jos茅 State University

The Chicano Commencement Celebration is a cultural ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 鲍鱼直播 students who have graduated Fall 2024 and students expected to graduate Spring, Summer and Fall 2025. This celebration is a great opportunity to acknowledge your academic achievements, honor your families, communities, and other significant people in your lives, and to celebrate the Latinx cultural influences that have contributed to your academic success.

Participation in this event is voluntary and is open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Degrees are not conferred during our cultural celebration nor are graduate students hooded. Degrees and hooding will only take place at your official college commencement. We encourage you to attend both the cultural celebration and your official college commencement. For information regarding the official university commencement schedule, please visit: /commencement/ 

Please note that this ceremony could conflict with an individual students鈥� final exam schedule. We strongly advise that students prioritize their academic obligations.

Who is eligible to participate?

鲍鱼直播 Students with a graduation application for Fall 2024, Spring/Summer/Fall 2025 on file.  

Priority Registration (February 28th-March 31st) 

Eligible students will receive an invitation to participate in Chicano Commencement on February 28, 2025. If you did not receive an email, you may register by clicking on the. Register by the priority deadline in order to receive the following:

FREE cultural stole 
Printed program with your name


We have a limited number of cultural stoles. Although we can't guarantee a stole for every student who registers by March 31st, the sooner the form is received, the better the chances are of receiving a stole. You will receive an automatic confirmation message upon receipt of your registration form. Stoles will only be given to students who participate in Chicano Commencement on May 20. If students register and do not attend Chicano Commencement, stoles will be forfeited.  Stoles will be handed out the morning of Chicano Commencement. Registering by the priority deadline will ensure that your name is included in the printed program. 

Purchase Your Regalia 

All participating graduates are required to wear the correct degree academic regalia to attend Chicano Commencement and your official College Commencement ceremonies. 

Academic regalia is available to purchase a few different ways:

1. IN-PERSON (fastest & least expensive method):

Visit the 鲍鱼直播 Spartan Bookstore from March 25, 2025 to the day-of Commencement, May 21, 2025.

Spartan Bookstore hours can be found on their website

2. ONLINE:

Visit the Orders must be submitted by April 14th, 2025 to ensure your Regalia is delivered on time.

Guest Tickets

Although guest tickets will not be required to attend, due to limited capacity, we are asking each graduate to limit the number of guests to 12 people (ages 3+). Children under the age of 3 will not be included in this guest limit. 

Due to this, we encourage graduates and their guests to arrive to the venue the day of the event as early as possible (doors open at 8AM) as there is a possibility of us reaching seating capacity. Limiting guests to 12 people per graduate ensures all guests will be guaranteed admission into the venue. We appreciate your cooperation with this ask. 

Event Parking

Commencement prepay virtual parking permits are $4. Day-of parking rate is $10. Spaces are limited for each parking garage.

Please note: You may only park in the garage that you select when you purchase your parking permit. Due to high traffic impact, please consider parking in the North Garage (10th & San Fernando) or the West Garage (4th & San Salvador). For accessible parking spots, we encourage you to park in the South Garage as that is the closest garage to the venue. Please give yourself enough time to find parking and to arrive early to your ceremony.

Chicano Commencement Schedule 

More information to come soon. 

What NOT to bring to the Venue

PROHIBITED ITEMS AND BAG SECURITY POLICY
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following items are not permitted at the event center venue:

NO Backpacks, Purses or Bags larger than 12鈥� x 6鈥� x 12鈥� with the exception of a diaper bag that must accompany the child that uses it, and is subject to search 
NO Outside Food or Beverages permitted inside Provident Credit Union Event Center NO Alcohol
NO Fruit and Candy
NO Food purchased at the on-site food trucks
NO Food purchased from any Spartan Eats Campus Dining Locations
NO Professional Recording Equipment 鈥� Photo, Video, or AudioNO Detachable Lenses longer than 6 inches
NO Tripods
NO Big Zooms 
NO Commercial Use Rigs
NO Selfie Sticks
NO Drones or airborne flying devices
NO Glass Items
NO Helium Balloons
NO Artificial noise-making devices, horns, air horns
NO Inflatable balls, frisbees, tortillas, etc
NO Confetti or streamers
NO Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades
NO Signs or banners larger than 2鈥� x 3鈥� and must be foldable (if a banner is brought, it will be inspected before being admitted. It may not be attached to any railings, fencing, etc. Must be held only)NO Sticks or Poles
NO Coolers, hard sided coolers, or soft sided coolers
NO Illegal Substances, Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Tobacco Products, Paraphernalia, or Vapes
NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
NO Laser Pointers
NO Weapons of Any Kind (includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Personal Protection Devices, Fireworks, etc.)
NO Items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate by management that may disrupt other attendees' enjoyment of the event
NO Pets are permitted at this event. ADA service animals are allowed with proper verification


Please note the following: 
鲍鱼直播 is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
All guests will be subject to search, which may include the use of electronic devices, pat downs and inspections of bags
Guests are discouraged from bringing unnecessary items to the event.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the last day to register for Chicano Commencement? 

  • Friday, May 16, 2025 

Q. I do not identify as Chicano/Latino can I still participate in Chicano Commencement? 

  • Yes, Chicano Commencement is open to all 鲍鱼直播 students who graduated Fall 2024 and expected to graduate in Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025 and who have a graduation application on file. 

Q. Do I have to pay for the culture stole? When can I pick up my cultural stole? 

  • No you do not have to pay for the cultural stole, all 鲍鱼直播 students who registered by the registration deadline can pick up their stole the day of Chicano Commencement at check-in. Although we can't guarantee a stole for every student who registers by March 31st, the sooner the form is received, the better the chances are of receiving a stole.

Q. Do I need to purchase guest tickets? 

  • No, guest tickets will not be required to attend, due to limited capacity, we are asking each graduate to limit the number of guests to 12 people (ages 3+). Children under the age of 3 will not be included in this guest limit.