School of Nursing

Graduation & Pinning

Apply to Graduate

Apply for graduation a year prior to your anticipated graduation date. For graduation advising, information on fulfillment of degree requirements, and the graduation application, visit Graduation Advising(opens in new window). Graduation advisors are available in-person, by phone and via email to assist with questions and issues concerning graduation requirements.


Pinning Ceremony

Pinning Ceremony takes place the Friday of finals week from 1-3 pm in the BMU Auditorium. If you wish to participate in the Pinning Ceremony, email Darcy Hostetter-Lewis at dhostetter-lewis@csuchico.edu at least two months prior to the ceremony. 


Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony is separate from the Pinning Ceremony and is for all Chico State graduates. You need to register to participate in it, visit Commencement(opens in new window) for more information on the Commencement Ceremony. 

female nursing student at graduation on stage with husband and daughter