Commencement Information
Welcome to the Chico State Commencement Ceremonies Web site.
Dear Graduating Senior,
On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration of CSU, Chico, I would like to invite you to join in the celebration of Commencement to be held at University Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2009. These ceremonies start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
These two Commencement Ceremonies are designed especially for you and your family members to join in the celebration of this momentous event in your lives. I am sure you are all very proud of your accomplishments, and we at the university are proud of you as well.
As a graduating senior you will have to do two things:
• Apply for graduation through Academic Evaluations
• Register to participate in Commencement Ceremonies.
Sound confusing? I am sure you are asking yourself "why do I have to apply for graduation and register for Commencement Ceremonies? Aren't they the same thing?"
Great question! What is the difference between Commencement and Graduation? Commencement refers to the ceremony, officiated by Chico State President Paul J. Zingg, that is an opportunity for graduating seniors to share the excitement and importance of their academic accomplishments with peers, family, and friends. Participation in the Commencement Ceremonies is not a guarantee that you have officially graduated from Chico State. You will officially graduate from Chico State only when you have met all degree requirements and have followed the appropriate steps needed for graduation.
For information on applying for graduation, you will need to follow the directions on the Evaluations Website at http://em.csuchico.edu/aap/Office/Eval.asp. Call the Office of Academic Evaluations at 530-898-5957 with any questions.
To participate in Commencement Ceremonies, you must register to walk at https://em.csuchico.edu/aap/commencement (this function will not be available until spring 2009).
Please note, no Commencement Ceremony materials will be mailed to students. Information for graduating seniors, their families, and guests, as well as "Life after Graduation" is included in this Web site.
The following is the schedule of Chico State 's Official Commencement Ceremonies.
Friday, May 22, 2009
7:00 p.m. Laxson Auditorium—TICKETS REQUIRED (Contact: Diana Parks, 898-6049, drparks@csuchico.edu)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
• Communication and Education (including Liberal Studies)
• Humanities and Fine Arts
• International and Interdisciplinary Studies
• Natural Sciences
Sunday, May 24, 2009
• Agriculture
• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Business
• Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
Special Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 20, 2009:
Native American Graduation Celebration-NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Trinity Hall, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Contact : Tray Robinson, 898-6835, trobinson@csuchico.edu
Thursday, May 21, 2009:
Recognition of Credential Candidates-School of Education Celebrations - TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Maggie Payne, CME Associate Dean: 530-898-4570; mpayne@csuchico.edu
Asian Graduation Celebration - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Ruth Rowland Taylor-PAC 134, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Contact: Tray Robinson, 530-898-6835, trobinson@csuchico.edu
Friday, May 22:
Nurses Pinning - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Location : Bell Memorial Auditorium, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Contact : Dorene Gibson: 530-898-5891, dlgibson@csuchico.edu
Graduate-Master's Degree Ceremony - TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Diana Parks, 530-898-6049, drparks@csuchico.edu
Saturday, May 23:
Black Commencement Celebration - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: PAC 144 (Performing Arts Center ) (Harlen Adams) 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Tray Robinson, 530-898-6835, trobinson@csuchico.edu
Latino Commencement - TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Laxson 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 530-898-6831, crobinson@csuchico.edu
ECC Graduation Celebration - Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management: TICKETS REQUIRED
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Terry Battle, 530-898-5963, tbattle@csuchico.edu
Congratulations, and the best of luck to you!
Susan Anderson, Director
Alumni & Parent Relations, Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
