Graduation Celebration Events

Students participating in the Native Grad event off campus.

Below is a list of graduation celebration events that have been shared with the Commencement office. These events will not include any awarding of degrees or related rituals that traditionally take place at the official Commencement ceremonies.

This is not a comprehensive list, so please contact your department, student organization or college directly if you do not see an event listed below. The list will be updated as information is available.

Making Waves: Asian & Pacific Islander Graduation

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center

Chicano Commencement

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center

Black Grad

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center

Native American Graduation

When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Where: Student Union Ballroom B

College of Information, Data, and Society

When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Where: Student Union Ballroom

Contact: Danny Steyer at danny.steyer@sjsu.edu

School of Social Work

When: Saturday, May 24, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM 

Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center

Contact: swgsa.graduationchair@gmail.com

Virtual Platform: YouTube - LINK TBD