Fall 2026 Commencement Dates

Ceremony I: Doctoral/Ph.D.
Friday, December 11 at 6 p.m.
Walter B. Waetjen Auditorium 
Music and Communications Building (MU)

Ceremony II: Undergraduate and Master's Ceremony
Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m.
Wolstein Center

PHOTOS

Grad Images takes the professional photo after you exit the stage. You will receive a photo proof along with ordering information 1–2 weeks after the ceremony via your CSU email address. Contact Grad Images at  800-261-2576, online at gradimages.com or email  ecc.giservice@gradimages.net for more information.

GET SOCIAL!

Hashtag it up with #CLEstate2026 and #Vike4Life or use some Giphys or graphics from our Share Your Celebration. We love to see all those awesome mortar boards and celebrations!

All students are required to complete a graduation application well in advance of their projected graduation date. Students should consult their academic coach or advisor before submitting their application. Please note that the content of the commencement program is driven by your application for graduation. Application deadlines for graduate and undergraduate students are as follows:

• Summer 2026 Semester (can participate in Fall): The deadline was Apr. 1
• Fall 2026 Semester: The deadline was May 1
• Spring 2027 Semester: The deadline is November 15

Information about graduation applications can be found on the Registrar's site.