Frequently Asked Questions

Registration for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies opens on February 26, 2025. The Class of 2025 includes graduates from fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025. To best prepare for registration, please submit an application for graduation prior to spring Commencement registration. Inquire about an application's status by contacting Enrollment Services at (209) 667-3264.

To participate, students must be from an eligible term, must have applied for graduation by the deadline, and be registered to participate in their assigned ceremony. Registration for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies opens on February 26, 2025.

Students in terms outside of the Class of 2025 can submit a Request to Participate Form.

 All participating graduates are required to register for their ceremony on WarriorLife. Registration for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies opens on February 26, 2025.

Graduates who submit an application for graduation past the deadline will not be able to register for Commencement. Registration for the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies opens on February 26, 2025.

Graduation

• Students apply for graduation to have their degree conferred by the University.
• Students must submit a graduation application as soon they are eligible.

Commencement

• Commencement is a ceremony that celebrates the degree conferral.
• Participating in a Commencement ceremony is NOT required for your degree to be conferred.

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Students from undergraduate degree-earning programs may graduate with academic honors when both their cumulative grade point average (GPA) and Stanislaus State grade point average (GPA) meet the following:

Graduates will be assigned to a ceremony based on their most recent degree earning.