Graduate Information

• Commencement Registration: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. — 5 p.m. Friday, March 28.  
  • Registration will take place on WarriorLife. 
• Graduate registration will include five guest wristbands and a graduate wristband. 
• Wristbands will be available for pickup on campus on Wednesday, March 12. — Friday, May 16. 
• Honor cords will be available for pickup on Wednesday, March 12. — Friday, May 16.  

Please continue to visit the Commencement website and check your student email for the most up-to-date information. 

Eligibility 

The Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies will recognize students graduating in the fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025 terms. To participate, students must be from an eligible term, must have applied for graduation by the deadline (March 14), and be registered to participate in their assigned ceremony. Commencement registration opens Wednesday, Feb. 26 and closes Friday, March 28.

Graduates eligible for an academic honor cord will receive an email in mid-March with instructions on pick up. Graduates are eligible when both their cumulative grade point average (GPA) and Stanislaus State GPA meet the following:

Cum Laude, 3.40-3.59

• Graduating with Honor; Awarded gold and red cords.

Magna Cum Laude, 3.60-3.79

• Graduating with Great Honor; Awarded gold and silver cords.

Summa Cum Laude, 3.80 and +

• Graduating with the Highest Honor; Awarded gold cords.

 If you have questions about graduate student (masters/doctoral candidates) distinction eligibility, please contact your academic department.

Regalia is available for purchase at the University Bookstore! 

Wearing Your Regalia

Wear your cap and gown and place your stole(s) and honor cord(s) over. 

Fixing your tassel: 

• Bachelors - Right Side
• Masters and Doctoral - Left Side

Graduate Students - Unbutton the hood and carry it over your left arm.

Credential Students - Carry the credential cord over your left arm.

Wristband and honor cord distribution takes place Wednesday, March 12 through Friday, May 16. Commencement registration was required. All graduates and guests attending Commencement must wear a wristband for entry to the Amphitheater.

Turlock Campus Pick-Up

• March 12 - May 16 | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Location: MSR 180 

Stockton Campus Pick-Up 

• March 12 - May 16 | Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Warrior Welcome Hub

GradImages ® is the official photographer for Commencement. Your proofs will be available after the ceremony*. To view your proofs online, please visit www.gradimages.com.

Pre-register with GradImages! This provides them with the most correct and up-to-date contact information and ensures the delivery of your graduation proofs in a timely manner.
 

View your proofs online

Career and Professional Development

Welcome, Alumni! Connect with the Career & Professional Development Center, they can assist you in exploring career opportunities after graduating.

View Career website

Stan State Alumni Association

Stay connected, stay engaged, join the Alumni Association - a free membership. Through the Alumni Association, you deepen your bond and renew your commitment to the campus.

Learn more about the Alumni Association

• All ceremonies will be livestreamed on campus and made available for livestream at the convenience of your home via YouTube.  

• ASL interpreting will be available on the Commencement main stage and the YouTube livestream. 

• Captioning will be available on the YouTube livestream and via StreamText. 

• ADA seating will be available -- ADA seating in the Amphitheater will require a wristband and will be available on a first-come first-served basis. 

• Shuttle service will be available for guests who require mobility from designated parking areas to the amphitheater entrance. 

If graduates require ADA accommodations for their ceremony, please contact us as soon as possible to coordinate these arrangements. You can call us at (209) 667-3598 or email us at commencement@csustan.edu.