It’s time to begin looking ahead to commencement and celebrating our newest Ram graduates this Fall and Spring!
Whether you’re graduating, supporting a student, or helping make commencement possible, here’s what you need to know about Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 celebrations.
Celebrating Fall graduates
- Master’s and doctoral graduates are invited to participate in the Fall Graduate School Commencement ceremony 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Moby Arena.
- Graduate students participating in December should order regalia by Friday, Nov. 6, to ensure on-time delivery.
- Students completing their bachelor’s degree this Fall should plan to participate in Spring commencement, May 14-15, 2027.
- Fall bachelor’s graduates can order 2026 regalia until Dec. 31, 2026. Full regalia packages will be available through the CSU Alumni Association’s Grad Packs in the Spring semester.
- All students completing degrees this Fall are also invited to attend the CSU Alumni Association’s Fall Graduate Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, which recognizes Ram Grads from across the University as they prepare for their next chapter.
Looking ahead: Spring 2027
Spring brings together the full graduating class for a weekend of commencement celebrations on May 14-15, 2027.
Graduates are encouraged to participate in two complementary experiences:
- University-wide Commencement at Canvas Stadium at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, celebrates the entire graduating class alongside faculty, staff, family and friends. No tickets required.
- Recognition ceremonies hosted by colleges and academic units take place May 14-15 and provide the traditional opportunity for graduates to hear their names called, cross the stage and receive their diploma covers.
- Guest tickets are required for recognition ceremonies. Graduates receive six guest tickets by RSVPing.
- The University Honors Program recognition ceremony is restricted to three (3) guest tickets per graduate due to program size and venue capacity.
- Spring 2027 RSVPs open Monday, Nov. 30. Graduates will RSVP through RAMweb.
- Guest tickets are required for recognition ceremonies. Graduates receive six guest tickets by RSVPing.
University-wide Commencement student speaker nominations
Students completing degrees between Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 may nominate themselves, or be nominated by faculty, staff, family members, fellow students and supporters, to serve as the student speaker at University-wide Commencement. Nominations are open through Oct. 23. Learn more and submit a nomination.
