Commencement at California State University, Los Angeles will take place on May 19-21, 2025, at the historic Shrine Auditorium. There will be nine ceremonies over three days. We continue our honored tradition of inviting faculty to participate in the ceremonies.
Shuttle Schedule
Shuttle service for faculty, staff, and MPPs assisting or are part of the Commencement ceremonies at the Shrine Auditorium. If there are any changes to the schedule, we will inform faculty and staff.
Faculty Orientation
Four 1-hour orientation sessions for faculty regarding logistics and sequence of events for Commencement. You will only need to attend one session.
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 11 a.m. | https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/82493354445
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 3 p.m. | https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/84673151387
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 11 a.m. | https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/81285784621
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 3 p.m. | https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/81127882258
Faculty Marshals
At Commencement, faculty marshals guide graduating students and ensure a smooth, organized event, leading the procession and representing the faculty. Each academic college recruits their faculty for their ceremony/ceremonies.
Associate and Past Grand Marshal Roles
University and College Banner Carriers
Hooding Training
All doctoral and master's degree hooders, associate deans, and department chairs must attend one of the mandatory hooding training listed below:
Training #1 | Monday, April 28, 2025 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Facilitated by: Karin Elliott Brown, Emily Acevedo, and James Cuaresma
Training #2 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Facilitated by: Karin Elliott Brown, Emily Acevedo, and James Cuaresma
Training #3 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Facilitated by: Karin Elliott Brown, Emily Acevedo, and James Cuaresma
Training #4 | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m | Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Facilitated by: Karin Elliott Brown, Emily Acevedo, and James Cuaresma
Faculty Regalia
Faculty can rent regalia from the University Bookstore's regalia vendor, Oak Hall, by April 6, 2025, to ensure arrival before Commencement. To place your rental order, please complete the Faculty Regalia Rental Form. Rentals will start arriving on May 8, at the University Bookstore, and faculty will be contacted to pick up their order.
For more information, please visit the Faculty Regalia webpage.
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Commencement website last updated: May 5, 2025