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All messages are sent to the Cal State LA and/or alternate email address (on file) to eligible graduating students for fall 2025, winter 2026, spring 2026, and summer 2026.
Graduating students will receive Commencement related communication throughout the spring 2026 semester until the ceremonies. Please make sure to read all the messages below.
Email Sent: February 2, 2026
Email Subject: Commencement 2026 News & Updates - February 2, 2026
Recipients: All eligible graduating students as of January 14, 2026, Graduation List
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: January 27, 2026
Email Subject: Commencement 2026: Hooding Ceremony
Recipients: Graduate Studies Department Listserv participants include graduate students and graduate faculty advisors
Email Delivery: GRC Canvas Shell
Dear Graduating Master’s Students,
Commencement is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with you! As you prepare for this special day to receive the recognition you’ve so truly earned, we want to ensure that you and your loved ones can cherish every moment.
The hooding ceremony, a special rite of passage marking the achievement of your advanced degree, will take place in the Graduate Recognition Hall at the Shrine Auditorium. During this pre-commencement ceremony event, you will be hooded by our esteemed faculty, who welcome you as new colleagues in your discipline. The hooding exercise will be live-streamed and each of you will receive a personalized clip of your hooding moment. This video will be perfect for sharing with family, friends, and on social media, so you can share your joy as you mark this monumental achievement.
Following the hooding, you’ll make your way into the auditorium for the Commencement program where each graduate will proudly cross the stage wearing their hood while their name and degree title are announced and presented on the big screens. Each graduate will receive their diploma cover and take a picture with President Eanes.
I am confident that you and your families will enjoy the elegance of the Shrine Auditorium as we honor you and your academic achievements at Commencement 2026.
Always our Golden Eagles!
Warm regards,
Dr. Karin Elliott Brown
Associate Vice President for Faculty Success and Dean of Graduate Studies
Email Sent: January 26, 2026
Email Subject: Commencement 2026 Announcement
Recipients: All students, faculty, and staff
Email Delivery: Campus-wide email
Dear Cal State LA Community:
The countdown to Commencement 2026 starts now! We are excited to share that Cal State LA Commencement will once again be held at the Shrine Auditorium on May 18–20, 2026.
Click the image below to watch President Berenecea Johnson Eanes share this exciting announcement.
During the ceremonies, graduates will proudly cross the stage as their names are called. Each graduate who registers for Commencement may reserve up to seven tickets for their guests.
The detailed schedule and additional information are now available on the Commencement website. We encourage you to visit the site regularly, as updates will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.
Commencement at Cal State LA is always a joyful celebration, honoring the achievements of our graduates and bringing together their families, friends, and the entire University community.
Graduates will receive email updates throughout the spring semester with important information about Commencement activities and deadlines. Mark your calendar and start planning now—we look forward to celebrating with you!
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All information, including dates and activities, are subject to change.
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Commencement website last updated: February 12, 2026