Congratulations Class of 2025!

Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, December 19
Lumberjack Arena

Graduate registration to participate in Fall 2025 Commencement has now closed. If you missed the deadline and would still like to participate, please contact us at grad@humboldt.edu.

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A photo of graduates cheering at Commencement.

Ceremony Schedule

Two ceremonies will be hosted for Fall 2025 Commencement. Graduates will participate in the ceremony associated with their major and college affiliation. Start times for each ceremony are listed below.

Graduates should arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to their ceremony start time for check in. Guests should arrive no later than 15 mintues prior to ensure seating.

Guest tickets to attend a commencement ceremony are not required for entry at this time. For planning purposes, graduates are asked to RSVP the number of guests attending as part of the commencement registration process. Registered guest counts are considered in the planning process as capacity at the indoor venue is limited.

1:00 p.m. - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Humanities
  • Art
  • Art History & Museum Studies
  • Cannabis Studies
  • Communication
  • Criminology & Justice Studies
  • Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
  • Dance Studies
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • Fine Art
  • French & Francophone Studies
  • Geography
  • Geospatial Science & Technology
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Journalism
  • Media Arts
  • Music
  • Native American Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Arts

Master's Degrees

  • Applied Anthropology
  • English
  • Public Sociology
  • Social Science, Environment & Community

1:00 p.m. - College of Professional Studies

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Child Development & Family Relationships
  • Child Development Elementary Education (Liberal Studies)
  • Community Health
  • Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education (Liberal Studies)
  • Individualized Degree Plan (Interdisciplinary Studies)
  • Health & Medical Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Leadership Studies
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Recreation Administration
  • Social Work

Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education
  • Kinesiology
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work

Credentials

  • Administrative Services Credential (Educational Leadership)
  • Education Specialist Credential (Special Education)
  • Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary Education)
  • Single Subject Credential (Secondary Education)

3:30 p.m. - College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Applied Fire Science & Management
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Energy Systems Engineering
  • Environmental Resources Engineering
  • Environmental Science & Management
  • Fisheries Biology
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Oceanography
  • Physics
  • Rangeland Resource Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology

Master's Degrees

  • Biology
  • Engineering & Community Practice
  • Environmental Systems
  • Natural Resources

Regalia

A black cap and a black gown are required to participate in a commencement ceremony. Caps, gowns, tassels, hoods, and more will be available to purchase online through Herff Jones September 1 through October 24 until 8:59 p.m. PST.

Missed the online deadline? See how to get your regalia and other items.

If you have any questions regarding regalia, please contact The Campus Store at (707) 826-3741.

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Graduate Photos

GradImages photographers will be on hand to capture official graduation portraits. After each ceremony, graduates will be sent a link to preview their images, and there is no obligation to purchase photos. Pre-order commencement photos and get 20% off.

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Commencement Flowers

Leis and other commencement flowers from Haggerty Designs will be available for purchase. They offer local delivery or pick up options. Pre-sales are available and are recommended to ensure availability. The last day to pre-order is December 1. Limited supplies will also be available for purchase day of Commencement.

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Class of 2025 Legacy Gift

Give now to the Class of 2025 Legacy Gift! Continue to make an impact after graduation and help the Class of 2025 raise funds to support the Student Adversity Fund and leave a legacy for Humboldt students.

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Congratulations to all Cal Poly Humboldt Graduates

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