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Announced on: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
The schedule for Chico State's official 2027 Commencement ceremonies is now live! Graduation vs Commencement 2027 Commencement Ceremony Schedule Master's Ceremony: Wednesday, May 19, 2027, at 7 p.m. College of Communication and Education: Thursday, May 20, 2027, at 7 p.m. College of Agriculture and College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management: Friday, May 21, 2027, at 7 p.m. College of Business and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 1): Saturday, May 22, 2027, at 9 a.m. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 2): Saturday, May 22, 2027, at 7 p.m. College of Humanities and Fine Arts and College of Natural Sciences: Sunday, May 23, 2027, at 9 a.m. Graduating students and their families are encouraged to check the Commencement website regularly for updates about ceremony schedules, registering for ceremonies, guest tickets, cap and gown rentals, and more: https://www.csuchico.edu/commencement/
Graduation means you've officially completed all degree requirements and earned your degree. Commencement is the ceremony celebrating that achievement. We look forward to the exciting celebrations this year!
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