By Cal State LA News Service
Nearly 6,000 California State University, Los Angeles students will be donning caps and gowns as they receive their diplomas during the 2018 Commencement from May 21 to 25.
Commencement will feature 14 separate ceremonies in the University Gymnasium in the Billie Jean King Sports Complex. About 40,000 guests are expected to attend the events. Graduating students will have their names called out as they walk across a stage and shake hands with Cal State LA President William A. Covino.
“The accomplishments of our graduating students are impressive and remind us of why we are here: to help students achieve their higher education dreams and earn a university degree,” Covino said.
University parking is free for all Commencement ceremonies. Graduating candidates and guests will be directed to Structure C and Lot 5. Shuttles will be available to transport students and guests from the parking areas to the University Gymnasium. Visit the Commencement map to see parking areas and other venues.
For additional information about the ceremonies, visit the Commencement website.
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California State University, Los Angeles is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of its students. Cal State LA is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, offering nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, and the humanities. Founded in 1947, the University serves more than 28,000 students and has more than 245,000 distinguished alumni.
Cal State LA is home to the critically-acclaimed Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center, Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility, Billie Jean King Sports Complex and the TV, Film and Media Center. For more information, visit www.CalStateLA.edu.
05/16/18