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Two graduate students in cap and gown show off their diplomas at Commencement
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Commencement

Commencement is a time of remembrance, pride and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. Chico State is excited to celebrate our 135th Commencement with our graduates and their guests.

Group of students holding up their diplomas at commencement
Deadline: April 20 at Midnight

Register for Commencement

All graduates planning to participate in Commencement 2025 at University Stadium must register on Tassel (formerly known as Marching Order). Registration closes on April 20 at midnight!

Important Dates

GradFest is optional and occurs at the BMU 203 on February 26 and 27 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. GradFest is the graduate's one-stop shop for all things Commencement. At GradFest, you can:

Can't make it to GradFest? No worries! Everything other than commencement portraits can be completed online through the commencement website, including registering to walk in your ceremony.

Pre-order your cap and gown through Herff Jones beginning February 26. Graduates can choose to pick up their regalia at the Wildcat Bookstore or have it shipped home. More information about apparel and regalia can be found here. Please be aware of these deadlines:

  • March 9 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia for pick-up in the Bookstore
  • April 17 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia to be shipped to home
  • April 29 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia to be shipped to home with expedited shipping charges
  • Beginning May 5, in-store rental and pick-up of regalia are available at Wildcat Bookstore.

All graduates planning to participate in Commencement 2025 at University Stadium must register on Tassel (formerly known as Marching Order). Registration closes on April 20 at midnight.

Registering on Tassel ensures:

  • Your RSVP attendance at the ceremony. RSVP is critical as it ensures the graduate is issued a StagePass. The StagePass serves as the graduate's ticket entry into the stadium.
  • Your guest tickets. Graduates may receive up to 10 guest tickets.
  • Your name display and pronunciation for the video screen during your ceremony are accurate.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., graduates can collect pre-ordered regalia at the Wildcat Bookstore.

From 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Senior Send-Off takes place at Trinity Lawn. Graduates can pick up their pre-ordered Grad T-shirt, visit the Commencement help desk, Alumni help desk and enjoy games, treats, and much more! This event is optional.

Didn't pre-order your cap and gown? Walk-ins for cap and gown rentals can be made by visiting the Wildcat Bookstore.

Your Digital StagePass will be sent to your Wildcat email address with the subject line "Here is your StagePass!" The StagePass serves as your ticket entry into the stadium for your Commencement ceremony. If you have not registered to walk in the ceremony, you will not receive a StagePass. No StagePass = No stadium entry!

All official ceremonies are held at University Stadium

2025 Ceremony Schedule

  • Smiling student and staff member dressed in a cap and gowns at a Master's Commencement Ceremony.

    Graduate Studies

    Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

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

  • graduating students of the College of Communication and Education

    College of Communication and Education

    Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Communication Design
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Communication Studies
    • Journalism
    • Kinesiology
    • Liberal Studies
    • Media Arts
    • Computer Animation and Game Development
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
  • Student wearing hard hat and gown gives fistbump to presenter of diploma at commencement

    College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management

    Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics
    • Civil Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Informations Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Concrete Industry Management
    • Construction Management
    • Electrical / Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechatronic Engineering
    • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Graduate walks with a service dog at Commencement

    College of Agriculture

    Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Agricultural Business
    • Agricultural Science
    • Animal Science
    • Plant and Soil Science
  • Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences gives a diploma to a graduating student during their commencement ceremony

    College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 1)

    Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
    Time: 9 a.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Anthropology
    • Child Development
    • Health Services Administration
    • Public Health
    • Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
  • Student holding BSS banner leads the processional of graduating students during commencement

    College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Ceremony 2)

    Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Criminal Justice
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • International Relations
    • Intersectional Chicanx / Latinx Studies
    • Multicultural and Gender Studies
    • Political Science
    • Public Administration
    • Social Science
  • Streamers sail over graduating students

    College of Business

    Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Business Administration
    • Business Information Systems
  • HFA students group photo at commencement

    College of Humanities and Fine Arts

    Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
    Time: 9 a.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Art
    • Asian Studies
    • English
    • German
    • History
    • Humanities
    • Latin American Studies
    • Music
    • Music Industry and Technology
    • Musical Theatre
    • Philosophy
    • Religious Studies
    • Spanish
    • Theatre Arts
  • Graduates leap in the air at commencement

    College of Natural Sciences

    Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
    Time: 9 a.m.
    Location: University Stadium

    • Biological Sciences
    • Biochemistry
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Science
    • Geology
    • Mathematics
    • Microbiology
    • Natural Sciences
    • Nursing
    • Nutrition and Food Sciences
    • Physics
A student participates in commencement and decorated their cap to read "Today Decides Tomorrow".

Looking for photos of past ceremonies?

Browse Chico State's Flickr account to view albums of past commencement ceremonies.