Spring Commencement 2025

Saturday, May 17 | Redwood Bowl (On-Campus)
Tuesday, May 20 | The Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills (Regional)

Registration to participate in Spring 2025 Commencement will open on March 1.

Graduates celebrating in Redwood Bowl

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Redwood Bowl

On-Campus Ceremony Schedule

9:00 a.m. - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Art History and 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
  • Music
  • Native American Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Arts

Master's Degrees

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

12:00 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

3:00 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)
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education (Liberal Studies)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (Individualized Degree Plan)
  • Kinesiology
  • Leadership Studies
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Recreation Administration
  • Social Work

Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education
  • Kinesiology
  • Psychology, Academic Research Concentration
  • 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)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | The Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills

Regional Ceremony Schedule

2:00 p.m.

As a way to help more families and friends celebrate with their graduate, Cal Poly Humboldt will be hosting a Spring 2025 Regional Commencement ceremony in addition to the on-campus ceremonies. Graduates may choose to register and participate in any of the ceremonies—on-campus and/or the regional ceremony. Separate registrations will be required. All majors are welcome to participate.

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 February 5 through March 28 until 8:59 p.m. PST.

Missed the online deadline? See how to get your regalia here. 

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

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Pre-Register for Grad 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 May 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 their legacy for Humboldt students.

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Congratulations to All Cal Poly Humboldt Graduates

Previous Commencement Photos & Videos

Previous Commencement Programs

Save the Date for Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, December 19, 2025