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 22 and 23, 2010. 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 (Registration available March 10 - April 30, 2010).
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 Web site at http://em.csuchico.edu/aap/Office/Eval.asp. Call the Office of Academic Evaluations at 530-898-5957 with any questions.
IMPORTANT: When you apply to graduate, apply for the semester in which your full degree requirements will be completed. This might or might not coincide with the semester in which you participate in the Commencement Ceremonies.
To participate in Commencement Ceremonies, you must register to walk at https://em.csuchico.edu/aap/commencement (March 10 - April 30, 2010).
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 21, 2010:
7:00 p.m. Laxson Auditorium—TICKETS REQUIRED (Contact: Diana Parks, 898-6049, drparks@csuchico.edu)
Saturday, May 22, 2010:
- Agriculture
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Business
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
Sunday, May 23, 2010:
- Communication and Education (including Liberal Studies)
- Humanities and Fine Arts
- International and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Sciences
Statium Maps
Special Ceremonies
Thursday, May 20, 2010:
Asian Graduation Celebration
Tickets Required: NO
Location: Ruth Rowland Taylor - PAC 134, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Tray Robinson, 530-898-4764, trobinson-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Recognition of Credential Candidates - School of Education
Tickets Required: YES
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Maggie Payne, CME Associate Dean: 530-898-4570; mpayne-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Friday, May 21, 2010:
ECC Graduation Celebration:
Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management
Tickets Required: YES
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: ECC-5963 Terry Battle-4898,
tbattle-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Nurses Pinning:
Tickets Required: NO
Location: Bell Memorial Auditorium (BMU), 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Dorene Gibson: 530-898-5891, dlgibson-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Graduate - Master’s Degree Ceremony
Tickets Required: YES
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Diana Parks : 530-898-6049, drparks-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Saturday, May 22, 2010:
Latino Commencement Celebration
Tickets Required: YES
Location: Laxson Auditorium, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 530-898-6831, crobinson-at-csuchico-dot-edu
Black Commencement Celebration
Tickets Required: NO
Location: Performing Arts Center - Harlen Adams (PAC 144)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Tray Robinson, 898-4764,, trobinson-at-csuchico-dot-edu
