Commencement
Class of 2022
Thursday, May 26
8:00 a.m. | College of the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
4:00 p.m. | College of Business Administration
Friday, May 27
8:00 a.m. | College of Science
4:00 p.m. | College of Education, Kinesiology, & Social Work
Updates:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19 testing is no longer required for this event.
- Use of face coverings is no longer required while indoors. Learn more.
- Final day to make changes to guest tickets - May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Important!
- Please check your University email the week of May 16 to view your assigned ceremony check-in time.
Graduate Slides
Please note that slides are a keepsake item to share with friends and family. Slides will not be displayed at the ceremonies.
Request Updates to Your Slide
Deadline to submit requests is Monday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m.
This year’s ceremonies will allow graduates to:
- Walk across the stage
- Register up to five guests
All attendees are expected to:
- Register to attend.
- Maintain a physical distance from surrounding groups.
- Remain seated with their graduate for the ceremony.
Graduates must:
- Submit an application for graduation before April 15, 2022.
- Be a part of an eligible graduating term.
- Receive an email invitation to register for their ceremony on WarriorLife.
The following terms are eligible to participate:
- Fall 2021
- Spring 2022
- Summer 2022
Additional details:
- If you recently submitted an application for graduation, you will not have access to register on WarriorLife until your application has been processed by Enrollment Services and the Commencement team. Applications will continue to be processed through April 15, 2022.
- Once your application is processed, you will be sent an invitation to register for your ceremony via your student email.
Event attendance requirements are subject to change based upon regional COVID-19 conditions, California Department of Public Health mega event guidance, and the CSU vaccination policy.
Additional details:
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Commencement ceremonies will follow required COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants.
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Ceremonies will feature limited audience capacity.
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Seating will be physically distanced.
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All attendees are strongly encouraged to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and to wear a face covering.
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All attendees should bring a surgical, KN95, N95, or KN94 face covering.
Purchase a Grad Pack
Grad Pack details:
- Contains license plate frame, coaster set, yard flag, pack of note cards and 5x7 graduation photo voucher.
- Can be shipped home or picked up in MSR 300.
- Pick up is available Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Unavailable during 12 - 1 pm.
Please note that regalia is not included. All sales final. Grad Packs are brought to you by your Stanislaus State Alumni Association.
Honor Cords and Regalia
Honor Cords Have Been Mailed
Graduates eligible to receive honors will receive honor cords by mail in the coming weeks using the mailing address listed on your myStanState portal. No further action is required.
- Honor cord eligibility is verified by Enrollment Services.
- Cords were mailed on April 6. If you have not received your honor cords, please contact (209) 667-3598.
Purchase Your Regalia
- Regalia is available for purchase at the University Bookstore inside the University Student Center.
Shipping Notice
Posted 5/20:
- Oakhall has made us aware there is a delay in processing and shipping orders. Orders have been confirmed and will be delivered on time before your Commencement ceremony. Graduates should check the status of their order via the tracking number provided on their order receipt. This will provide graduates an expected delivery date, after the order has been processed and shipped.
Photography
GradImages ® is the official photographer for Commencement. Your proofs will be available after the ceremony.
Pre-Register for your Graduation Ceremony photos! GradImages is proud to be your official graduation photographer. Receive a coupon for 20% off your entire order when you pre-register before Commencement.
Questions?
Find answers to your most frequently asked questions on the FAQ page.
Updated: May 24, 2022