Fall Commencement
Friday, December 20, 2024
Lumberjack Arena

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Student registration to participate in Fall 2024 Commencement is open. Deadline to register is November 6.

Graduates climbing stairs to Lumberjack Arena

Ceremony Schedule

Graduates will participate in the ceremony associated with their major and college affiliation. The ceremony time has yet to be determined and will be based on graduate registration and participation in each major. After registration closes on November 6, the timing of the ceremony will be decided and announced. Please plan for an afternoon ceremony.  

TBD - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Cannabis Studies
  • Communication
  • Criminology & Justice Studies
  • Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
  • Dance Studies (Interdisciplinary 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
  • Applied English
  • Public Sociology
  • Social Science, Environment & Community

TBD - College of Professional Studies

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Bachelor's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Child Development & Family Relationships
  • Child Development (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
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work

Credentials

  • Administrative Services Credential (Educational Leadership)
  • Education Specialist Credential (Special Education)
  • Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary Education)
  • Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Social Work)
  • Single Subject Credential (Secondary Education)

TBD - 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
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Rangeland Resource Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology

Master's Degrees

  • Biological Sciences
  • Environmental Systems
  • Engineering & Community Practice
  • 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 25 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 December 1. Limited supplies will also be available for purchase day of Commencement.

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Class of 2024 Legacy Gift

Give now to the Class of 2024 Legacy Gift! Continue to make an impact after graduation and help the Class of 2024 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

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Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 17, 2025

Student registration to participate in Spring 2025 Commencement will be available around March 1.