Latinx Graduation Celebration

Latinx Graduation Celebration

The Latinx Grad 2024 Application is open and accessible here(opens in new window).  The application will remain open only until space capacity is reached.  Space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible students only.

Event Volunteers Needed!  If you are a non-graduating student or a faculty or staff member who would enjoy helping Latinx Grad on Saturday, May 18, sign-up here

Questions?  Please review this website's content and the Frequently Asked Questions section for the most complete and current information.  For further inquiries, email lgrad@csuchico.edu

The Latinx Graduation Celebration (LGC) was created to honor the achievements of Chico State Latinx graduates and the contributions their families and friends have made during their education.  MEChA, a student organization, created this event in 1978 to encourage Latinos to pursue higher education. This diverse and intimate English/Spanish bilingual ceremony has flourished and now includes Latinx and non-Latinx students. 

When is the 2024 Latinx Graduation Celebration?

The 47th Annual Latinx Graduation Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Laxson Auditorium at 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm.  Two events are planned to accommodate the growing interest. Cohorts will be assigned by academic college once the application process closes.

There is no fee to participate.  The Latinx Graduation Celebration does not conflict with any Chico State Commencement events.   

Eligibility Criteria

All participants in the 2024 Latinx Graduation Celebration must meet the following criteria at the time of their application.

  1. Undergraduate and graduate participants must have formally applied for graduation through the University and be eligible to participate in Chico State Commencement events.
  2. Participants must be graduating, or have graduated, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from the University in one of the following terms: fall 2023, spring 2024, summer 2024, or fall 2024.

Participants may participate in the Latinx Graduation Celebration only once for the same degree.  Students completing only a credential degree or professional certificate are ineligible.

Key Dates

March 14    LGC 2024 Informational Webinar (slides (PDF); recording)

March 26    LGC 2024 Application opens 

April 18       LGC 2024 Mandatory Meeting for Participants

May 7          LGC 2024 Mandatory Rehearsal for Participants

May 18        47th Annual Latinx Graduation Celebration

 *Graduates are encouraged to note other important dates and deadlines associated with Chico State Commencement.

 

This website is updated as needed.  All information listed is subject to change.