Commencement

To officially graduate from Cal State LA, students must satisfy all University, college, and departmental requirements for a specific bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

Graduation is managed and coordinated by the Graduation Office, which part of the Registrar's Office. The Graduation Office evaluates graduation applications and other educational records, including graduating with honors, for the purpose of awarding degrees.

Diplomas are mailed to the students by the Graduation Office once their final grades have been verified after their graduation term.

For more information on how to apply to graduate, please visit the Apply for Your Degree website of the Graduation Office.

Apply for Your Degree

Participating in Commencement is optional and not mandatory. If a student chooses to not participate, it does not affect their eligibility to graduate from the University. In addition, participation in Commencement does not automatically mean that the student has graduated.

Commencement is a separate process from graduating. Eligible graduating candidates can register to participate in Commencement in mid-spring. When a student confirms participation in Commencement, Cal State LA will reserve a seat for the student at the ceremony and provide a select number of guest tickets.

The Commencement Office produces and manages the Commencement ceremonies and activities.