Please make sure to click on all the sections below for more information on Commencement 2025. Additional details are posted as soon as they are confirmed.
Cal State LA is celebrating the outstanding achievement of the Class of 2025 on May 19-21, 2025, at the historic Shrine Auditorium. There will be 9 college-based ceremonies, and graduating students will be automatically assigned to a ceremony based on their college, department, and major.
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Commencement is the ceremony in which degrees are conferred and celebrates the achievement of the students who have graduated or will soon graduate during the academic year. The Class of 2025 includes the graduating candidates for fall 2024, winter 2025, spring 2025, and summer 2025.
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Everything graduating students need to know before walking the stage.
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All eligible graduating students planning to participate in the in-person ceremonies for Commencement 2025 must register in advance to attend during the registration period from March 24, 2025 at 9 a.m. (PT) until April 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. (PT).
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Graduating students participating in the Commencement ceremonies must wear the appropriate academic attire. Regalia represents the three principal levels of academic achievement at Cal State LA: bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Click on the Regalia button below to get more information about regalia and other Commencement related merchandise and services.
We look forward to celebrating with the family and friends of the Class of 2025!
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We suggest making use of a range of parking locations or utilize several alternate options getting to the Shrine Auditorium. Due to the high participation rate of our graduating students, most of the Cal State LA Commencement ceremonies will be at capacity so please plan accordingly.
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Cal State LA is committed to creating a safe and comfortable experience for the graduating students and their guests. All attendees will go through security checkpoints, metal detectors, and possible bag searches.
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Graduating students will receive Commencement related communication throughout the spring 2025 semester until the ceremonies. Please make sure to read all the messages sent by clicking on the link below.
We look forward to celebrating your achievement at the 2025 Commencement ceremonies. There are Commencement-related activities and events hosted by other University departments. Participation is optional but will require registration. Please make sure to be mindful of deadlines to register if planning to attend any of our campus partners’ events.
Click on the Event Listings button below to view upcoming events and activities.
The Class of 2025 has the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact at Cal State LA through the Class Gift Initiative, supporting the Urban Ecology Center. With a $25 gift, graduates can contribute to a project that enhances sustainability, student engagement, and green spaces on campus—leaving behind a legacy that grows for years to come.
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Commencement website updated: February 28, 2025