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COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN

6 DAYS TO GO

With less than a week to go until Commencement, we will be sending you daily reminders this week to get you ready for your ceremony. Please make sure to share this information with your family and friends.


Monday, May 13, 2024

Print or Email your GradPass and Guest Tickets Reminder


Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Regalia Reminder


Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Parking & Transportation | Safety & Security Reminder


Thursday, May 16, 2024

Livestream | Closed Captioning | Day of Program Reminder


Friday, May 17, 2024

Arrival Times | Check-In Location Reminder

REGALIA (CAP AND GOWN)

 

Graduating students participating in the Commencement ceremonies must wear the appropriate academic attire. Regalia represents the three principal levels of academic achievement at Cal State LA: bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.



BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Congratulations to Elias Geronimo De Leon who will be graduating spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the College of Natural and Social Sciences.


Black cap (mortarboard), black bachelor's degree gown, and black tassel

Number 1

Bachelor's degree candidates wear a black mortarboard (cap) with black tassel with the current academic year charm. The black tassel reflects the primary University color. The Commemorative black and golden rod yellow tassel, sold at the University Bookstore, can also be worn.

Number 2

The black bachelor's degree gowns have bell shaped sleeves.


Number 3

For bachelor’s degree candidates, the tassel should be worn on the right side. Once the bachelor's degrees are conferred during Commencement, the tassel will be turned to the left side signifying the completion of the first degree.


MASTER'S DEGREE

Master's cap and gown 1
Master's cap and gown 2

Congratulations to Aisha Jasmine Groce who graduated fall 2023

with a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of Business and Economics.

 

Black cap (mortarboard), black master's degree gown, black tassel, and Master's hood associated with degree.

Number 1

Master's degree candidates wear the same black mortarboard (cap) with black tassel with the current academic year charm as the bachelor's degree candidates. The black tassel reflects the primary University color. The Commemorative black and golden rod yellow tassel, sold at the University Bookstore, can also be worn.

Number 2

The black master's degree gowns have longer extended sleeves.


Number 3

The master’s degree hood when folded have a bottom panel similar to the sleeve of the gown.

Number 4

The master’s hood represents the degree granting institution, and the specific degree earned.

Number 5

Hoods for Cal State LA are distinguished by a black and golden rod

yellow lining (official University colors). The outside velvet band color around the hood designates the specific academic major or discipline.

Number 6

For master’s degree candidates, the tassel should already be worn on the left side since they have already earned their first degree.


DOCTORAL DEGREE

Doctoral robe 1
Doctoral robe 2

Congratulations to Ameinah Diauna Thomas who is graduating summer 2024

with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree from the College of Education.

 

Black tam with gold tassel, black doctoral degree robe, and doctoral hood associated with academic discipline.

Number 1

Doctoral degree candidates wear a black tam with gold tassel.

Number 2

The black doctoral degree robes have a black velvet panel running down the middle front. The robe also have three black velvet chevrons on each sleeve.

Number 3

The doctoral degree hood when folded have two panels at the bottom.

Number 4

The doctoral hood represents the degree granting institution, and the

specific degree earned.

Number 5

Hoods for Cal State LA are distinguished by a black and golden rod

yellow lining (official University colors). The outside velvet band is wider compared to a master’s degree hood, and have "panels" at the sides of the hood that lie cape-like across the back. The color around the hood correspond to the academic degree program.

Number 6

For doctoral degree candidates, the tassel should already be worn on the left side since they have already earned their first degree.

For more information about regalia and other Commencement related attire, please visit the Regalia, Merchandise, and Services webpage.

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

 

Make sure to stay updated by visiting the Commencement website regularly for Commencement 2024 details. Please review all sections, as they contain valuable information for you and your guests such as Parking & Transportation, Safety & Security, and the Commencement map.


In addition, be sure to read your emails, as you will receive frequent communication regarding Commencement 2024.

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All information, including dates and activities, are subject to change.

Questions? Please contact the Commencement Office.

Commencement will be photographed and/or recorded. By attending the ceremonies, you agree and grant irrevocable permission to have your likeness, image, voice, and appearance photographed and recorded for any University business-related purpose and that the CSU owns the images and all rights related to them. The images may be used in any manner or media without notifying you, such as university-sponsored websites, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, posters and theater slides, as well as for non-university uses. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them.