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)

Register for Commencement and File to Graduate

Graduate students at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Commencement takes place before you have officially graduated and is where we celebrate your accomplishments in a public ceremony held at the University Stadium. Commencement is when graduates (and candidates for graduation) are recognized by walking across the stage.

Note: there is not a separate fall Commencement Ceremony for fall graduates. All students who graduate in the fall semester have the option of participating in the spring Commencement Ceremony in May.

Monica Lopez Acosta (Graduate student, Teaching International Languages,

Graduation is the official granting of a degree after you have met all of your degree requirements. Graduation happens once you have submitted your graduation clearance form; after your thesis/project/or other culminating activity is complete; after all grades have been finalized by the Office of the Registrar; and the Office of Graduate Studies has reviewed your record and signed off on everything.

Want more information about Commencement? Go to the Commencement page, where you can learn how to register to walk, get cap and gown information, and important dates.

Graduating is a multi-step process. Find more information about what you need to do, deadlines, forms, and who to talk to.