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All messages are sent to the Cal State LA and alternate email address (on file) to eligible graduating students for fall 2024, winter 2025, spring 2025, and summer 2025.
Graduating students will receive Commencement related communication throughout the spring 2025 semester until the ceremonies. Please make sure to read all the messages below.
Email Sent: April 23, 2025
Email Subject: Commencement 2025 Message: Additional Tickets for Ceremonies #1-9
Recipients: Graduating students who registered to participate during the online registration period
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: April 21, 2025
Email Subject: Keynotes, Honorary Doctorates for Commencement 2025
Recipients: All Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff
Email Delivery: Campus-wide email
Exciting Commencement News!
As we celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments, Cal State LA will be joined by three globally recognized champions of education. These keynote speakers and honorary doctorate recipients for 2025 have demonstrated excellence in areas that benefit the university, the state, the nation, and humanity.
Kevin Xu, a biotech industry leader and philanthropist, will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. He will also deliver the keynote address during the 9 a.m. ceremony on Tuesday, May 20. Xu is chief executive officer and chairman of the biotechnology company MEBO International Inc. and of Skingenix, a California-based organization working in the field of damaged organ regeneration. Xu was appointed by then President Biden as the Co-Chair of the Host Committee of APEC 2023 held in San Francisco. Xu also founded and is president of the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation.
Ken Jeong, an actor, comedian, producer, writer, and AAPI community advocate, will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts. He will also deliver the keynote address during the 5 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday, May 20. Known for his scene-stealing abilities, Jeong has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars. Jeong has created memorable roles in both TV and film, most notably The Hangover franchise, Community, and Crazy Rich Asians. He also created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in ABC’s Dr. Ken. Jeong can currently be seen as a panelist on the hit FOX TV series The Masked Singer, and as the host and executive producer of I Can See Your Voice.
Jo Koy, one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts. He will also deliver the keynote address during the 1 p.m. ceremony on Wednesday, May 21. Koy has built a strong global following with his success in the international comedy scene and is known for his relatable humor inspired by his Filipino American upbringing. He consistently ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing comedians, selling out arenas like The Kia Forum, Madison Square Garden, and the Mall of Asia Arena. His hit Netflix specials—including Live From Brooklyn, Comin’ In Hot, and Jo Koy: In His Elements—have reached global audiences and earned critical acclaim.
REGISTRATION AND TICKETING CLOSES ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025, AT 5 P.M. PT. If you are graduating and have not yet registered, please do so before the deadline date! Those not ticketed for the keynote ceremonies will be able to watch via livestream.
Email Sent: April 19, 2025
Email Subject: Commencement 2025 FINAL REMINDER: Register and reserve your guest tickets!
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of April 18, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: April 14, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Message - April 14, 2025
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of April 12, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: April 7, 2025
Email Subject: Commencement 2025 Hooding Ceremony
Recipients: Graduating Master's Degree students
Email Delivery: Email, list serve
Email Sent: April 7, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Message - April 7, 2025
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of April 5, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: March 24, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025: Register and reserve your guest tickets!
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of March 20, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Tassel, the Commencement registration and ticketing platform
The email contains the instructions on how to register for Commencement.
Email Sent: March 17, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Message - March 17, 2025
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of March 14, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: February 24, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Message - February 24, 2025
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of February 19, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: January 31, 2025
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Message - January 31, 2025
Recipients: Eligible graduating students as of January 15, 2025, graduation list
Email Delivery: Constant Contact
Email Sent: December 19, 2024
Email Subject: Cal State LA Commencement 2025 Announcement
Recipients: All students, faculty, and staff
Email Delivery: Campus-wide email
Dear Cal State LA Community:
There’s exciting news to share about Commencement 2025. Our ceremonies will take place at the Shrine Auditorium on May 19-21.
Click here to watch President Berenecea Johnson Eanes share the news.
During the ceremonies, graduates will cross the stage as their names are called. Each graduate who registers for Commencement can reserve up to seven tickets.
The detailed schedule and additional information will be posted on the Commencement website in January 2025.
Commencement at Cal State LA is always a joyous occasion for our graduates, their families and friends, and our University community.
Graduates will receive email notifications throughout the spring semester regarding Commencement-related activities and deadlines. Mark your calendar and start planning now!
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Commencement website last updated: April 30, 2025