The Latinx Grad 2024 Application remains open and is accessible here(opens in new window). Space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible students until capacity is reached.
Event Volunteers Needed! If you are a non-graduating student or a faculty or staff member who would enjoy volunteering to help at Latinx Grad on Saturday, May 18, please sign-up here.
Resources for confirmed LGC 2024 participants ONLY:
Questions? Please review this website's content and the Frequently Asked Questions section for the most complete and current information. For further inquiries, email lgrad@csuchico.edu.
The Latinx Graduation Celebration (LGC) was created to honor the achievements of Chico State Latinx graduates and the contributions their families and friends have made during their education. MEChA, a student organization, created this event in 1978 to encourage Latinos to pursue higher education. This diverse and intimate English/Spanish bilingual ceremony has flourished and now includes Latinx and non-Latinx students.
When is the 2024 Latinx Graduation Celebration?
The 47th Annual Latinx Graduation Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Laxson Auditorium at 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Two events are planned to accommodate the growing interest. Cohorts will be assigned by academic college once the application process closes.
There is no fee to participate. The Latinx Graduation Celebration does not conflict with any Chico State Commencement events.
Eligibility Criteria
All participants in the 2024 Latinx Graduation Celebration must meet the following criteria at the time of their application.
- Undergraduate and graduate participants must have formally applied for graduation through the University and be eligible to participate in Chico State Commencement events.
- Participants must be graduating, or have graduated, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from the University in one of the following terms: fall 2023, spring 2024, summer 2024, or fall 2024.
Participants may participate in the Latinx Graduation Celebration only once for the same degree. Students completing only a credential degree or professional certificate are ineligible.
2024 Ceremony Assignments:
12:30 pm Cohort:- College of Agriculture
- College of Communication and Education
- College of Engineering , Computer Science and Construction Management
- College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) majors: Child Development, Health Services Administration, Health Science, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work and Anthropology
3:00 pm Cohort:- College of Business
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) majors: Criminal Justice, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Science, Economics, Multicultural and Gender Studies, Intersectional Chicanx/Latinx Studies, and Geography
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Key Dates
Only remaining dates are listed.
April 23 Final Headshot Photo Session, 3:30-5:30 pm - sign-up required
April 23 Last day for participants to upload their own headshot photo (extended)
April 24 Last day for Graduate Speaker nominees to submit a trial video speech
May 4 Last day to submit Request for Accomodations form
May 7 LGC 2024 Mandatory Rehearsal for Participants
May 7 LGC Fund Award Application due
May 18 47th Annual Latinx Graduation Celebration
*Graduates are encouraged to note other important dates and deadlines associated with Chico State Commencement.
This website is updated as needed. All information listed is subject to change.
