Interested in Latinx Grad 2026? Join our interest list HERE to receive an email notification about an upcoming virtual information session and the application opening date.
What's coming up?
- Tuesday, March 3 at 5 pm: Latinx Grad 2026 Virtual Information Session via Zoom. Please check back on 3/3 afternoon for the Zoom link.
- Thursday, March 5 at 5 pm: The online Latinx Grad 2026 Application to Participate opens for interested graduates. Please check back on 3/5 afternoon for the application link.
The Latinx Graduation Celebration, commonly known as Latinx Grad or LGC, was established to proudly honor the accomplishments of Chico State Latinx graduates and to celebrate the invaluable support of their families and friends throughout their academic journeys. Founded in 1978 by the student organization, MEChA, this event was created to inspire Latinx students to pursue and succeed in higher education.
This vibrant English/Spanish bilingual ceremony has continued to flourish over the years and now welcomes both Latinx and non-Latinx students. This celebration is open to all students who meet the graduation eligibility criteria, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
When is the Latinx Graduation Celebration?
The 49th Annual Latinx Graduation Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Laxson Auditorium, with two ceremonies scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. These two ceremonies are intended to accommodate the growing interest in this celebration. Participating graduates are assigned to a ceremony based on their academic college. Ceremony assignments are announced in mid-April.
- Latinx Grad is one of several multicultural graduation celebrations offered at Chico State.
- Latinx Grad ceremonies do not conflict with the University Commencement events.
- Latinx Grad is a ticketed event. All guests must present a ticket for entry into the auditorium. The number of guest tickets each graduate will receive will be announced in mid-April. (Please consult your graduate regarding guest tickets.)
Eligibility
All participants in this year's Latinx Graduation Celebration must meet the following requirements at the time of their application:
- Undergraduate and graduate participants must have formally applied for graduation through the University and be eligible to participate in University Commencement events.
- Participants must be graduating or have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Fall 2025 or any term in 2026.
Participants may participate in the Latinx Graduation Celebration only once for the same degree. Students completing only a credential program or professional certificate are not eligible.
Key Dates
Tuesday, March 3 Virtual Information Session via Zoom
Thursday, March 5 Latinx Grad 2026 Application to Participate opens online at 5 pm
Mid-April TBA Mandatory Meeting for LGC 2026 participants
April TBA Ceremony cohorts and number of guest tickets per graduate announced
Early May TBA Latinx Grad 2026 Rehearsal Meeting
Saturday, May 16 Latinx Grad 2026 ceremonies
This website is updated regularly. All information listed is subject to change.
For University Commencement information, including the Commencement Week schedule, important dates and deadlines, cap & gown details, other multicultural and special celebrations, etc., please visit their website.
