Our Office
Student Services Center, Room 460
530-898-6880
graduatestudies@csuchico.edu
The Office of Graduate Studies
Business Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875
Grad Studies YouTube Channel (@chicostate-gradstudies)
2023 Master’s Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 7 p.m. | University Stadium
Congratulations to those students who are nearly finished with their master’s degree. We look forward to celebrating your achievements with you!
Commencement Registration Has Closed
The deadline to register to walk at Commencement has officially closed. Registered students can still access Marching Order to claim guest tickets. More information can be found on the main campus Commencement website.
Dates/Deadlines to Apply to Graduate and Register for the Commencement Ceremony
| Action | Deadline Date |
| Apply to Graduate | Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Update Your Preferred Name for the Printed Commencement Ceremony Program | Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Pre-order cap and gown rentals can be picked up from the Wildcat Store | Sunday, March 12, 2023 |
| Register for Commencement | Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
| Didn’t get a chance to pre-order your cap and gown online? Walk-in’s for cap & gown rentals can be made at the Wildcat Bookstore during normal store hours. Contact the Wildcat Store at (530) 898-5223 for their hours during Commencement week. | May 8–21, 2023 |
| Digital GradPass will be sent to your Wildcat email address with the subject line as “Here is your GradPass!” The GradPass serves as the graduate’s ticket entry into the stadium and will have the name displayed and announced on the jumbotron. | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 |
| Attend the Commencement Ceremony at the University Stadium | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 7 p.m. |
More to Come
Feel free to contact us or stop by our office in Student Services Center (SSC) 460 or email gradcommencement@csuchico.edu if you have any questions or concerns. Additional information can also be found on the campus Commencement page.