
GOLD & IRON GRAD
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
University-Student Union, Los Angeles Rooms
The Center for Student Involvement and Associated Students Inc., are celebrating the Class of 2025! Join us for a special event featuring gown steaming services, grad cap decorating, professional headshots, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to get graduation-ready and celebrate your achievements!

CULTURAL GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS
May 16 - 17, 2025
Various Times
Various Locations
Registration starts on March 14, 2025, at 12 noon
The Cross Cultural Centers invite all graduating students for the Class of 2025 to celebrate the cultural influences and traditions that have contributed to their academic success.
The Cultural Graduate Celebrations are great opportunities to acknowledge your academic achievement, honor your families, communities, and other significant people in your life. Participation is open to all students who register.
Please see event schedule below.
INDIGIGRAD
Celebrating the cultural influences of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Indigenous Communities
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | U-SU Theater
PRIDE GRAD
Celebrating the cultural influences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + Communities
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | University Gymnasium
APIDA GRAD
Celebrating the cultural influences of Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, and Desi-American Communities
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | University Gymnasium
NUESTRA GRAD
Celebrating the cultural influences of Chicanx, Latinx, Central American, and South American Communities
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11 a..m - 12:30 p.m. | University Gymnasium
BLACK GRAD
Celebrating the cultural influences of Black, African-American, and Pan-African Diaspora Communities
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | University Gymnasium
Additional Information

GRADUATION PORTRAITS
Grad Images, the official Commencement photography company, will be at Cal State LA in March, April, and May providing graduation portraits services. To schedule an appointment, please click on the links below.
For portrait questions or to reschedule an appointment, please contact Lindsey Bert. You may also contact the Cal State LA Alumni Association at [email protected] or at (323) 343-2586.
APRIL PORTRAITS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | University-Student Union, Los Angeles Room C
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Schedule your April Portrait Session
MAY PORTRAITS SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | University-Student Union, San Gabriel Room
Schedule your May Portrait Session
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Commencement website last updated: April 30, 2025