Cultural Commencement Celebrations

The Alumni Association partners with campus groups, the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) and alumni clubs to host several graduation celebrations and ceremonies to recognize our students' accomplishments in community.

Registration will open March 2025 

See below for more information on individual celebrations. 

*Please note that both graduating students and community members wishing to attend an event may use this registration (opening March 2025). Graduates have the option to register guests within their own registration. 


The Alumni Association distributes the following complimentary stoles to our graduates:

  • AAPI stoles
  • Lavender rainbow (LGBTQIA+) stole
  • First Generation stoles
  • Kente cloth: Black Graduation
  • Sarape: Latinx Graduation 

Additional stole information: 

Cultural Commencement Celebrations

Latinx Graduation

Save the Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
4—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Latinx

2024 Ceremony Program 

Lavender Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Pride Office and the LGBTQ Studies Program

2024 Ceremony Program 

Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
4—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Silver Buffs

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
5—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Asian Unity student organization

2024 Ceremony Program 

Black Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
1—3 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Black Alumni and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)

2024 Ceremony Program 

Native Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
1—4 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) and Forever Buffs American Indian

2024 Ceremony Program 

First Generation Celebration

Save the date: Monday, April 21, 2025
3—6 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Chancellor's Office and the Office of First-Generation Programs and Enrichment. 

Partners