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Commencement

Commencement is a time of remembrance, pride and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. Our 2027 Commencement ceremonies will take place May 19-23. Registration for the ceremonies will open in February 2027.

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2027 Commencement Schedule

Graduating students are encouraged to check back regularly for more information regarding the commencement schedule, ceremony registration, and other important details.

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    Office of Graduate Studies/Master's Ceremony

    Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2027 
    Time: 7 p.m. 

    All Chico State graduate programs are recognized during a single event.

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    College of Communication and Education

    Date: Thursday, May 20, 2027 
    Time: 7 p.m.

    • Communication Design

    • Communication Sciences & Disorders

    • Communication Studies

    • Computer Animation and Game Development

    • Exercise Physiology

    • Journalism

    • Kinesiology

    • Liberal Studies

    • Liberal Arts

    • Media Arts

    • Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

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    College of Agriculture and College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management 

    Date: Friday, May 21, 2027 
    Time: 7 p.m.

    • Agricultural Business

    • Agricultural Science

    • Animal Science

    • Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics 

    • Civil Engineering 

    • Computer Engineering

    • Computer Science 

    • Computer Information Systems 

    • Construction Management 

    • Concrete Industry Management 

    • Cybersecurity

    • Electrical/Electronic Engineering 

    • Mechanical Engineering 

    • Mechatronic Engineering
    • Plant and Social Sciences

    • Sustainable Manufacturing

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    College of Business and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 1)

    Date: Saturday, May 22, 2027 
    Time: 9 a.m.

    • Business Administration
    • Business Information Systems
    • Criminal Justice
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Health Services Administration
    • International Relations
    • Legal Studies
    • Political Science
    • Public Administration
    • Social Science
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    College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 2)

    Date: Saturday, May 22, 2027 
    Time: 7 p.m. 

    • Anthropology
    • Child Development
    • Health Science
    • Intersectional Chicanx/Latinx Studies
    • Multicultural and Gender Studies
    • Psychology
    • Public Health
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
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    College of Humanities and Fine Arts and College of Natural Sciences

    Date: Sunday, May 23, 2027 
    Time: 9 a.m.

    • Art
    • Asian Studies
    • Biochemistry
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Environmental Science
    • Geology
    • Geosciences
    • German
    • History
    • Humanities
    • Latin American Studies
    • Mathematics
    • Microbiology
    • Music
    • Music Industry and Technology
    • Musical Theatre
    • Natural Sciences
    • Nursing
    • Nutrition and Food Sciences
    • Philosophy
    • Physics
    • Religious Studies
    • Spanish
    • Theater Arts
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Looking for photos and videos of your ceremony?

Browse Chico State's Flickr account to view photos of your ceremony. To view a video of your ceremony, please visit the @ChicoStateChannel on YouTube.

Diplomas

Diplomas are not distributed at commencement. The university will issue your diploma after verifying that you have completed all degree requirements. You will receive it by mail approximately eight to 12 weeks after graduation. To check the status of your diploma, please contact Graduation Advising.