Spring 2025 Commencement

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

Graduation is a huge milestone and Commencement celebrations are just around the corner! 

Not only are we celebrating students in the Commencement ceremonies, additional celebrations are also being offered. As part of Commencement registration, students are asked to register to participate in any additional celebration of their choosing. 

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural graduation celebrations are an intimate gathering of peers, colleagues, friends and family to celebrate the achievements and perseverance of students who share similarities in lived experience and culture. 

These celebrations are voluntary and are open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Thursday, May 15

Q Graduation Celebration
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Check-in 2:00 p.m.)
Blue Lake Sapphire Palace Event Center
Contact: Ravin Craig or Elias Pence | Ravin.Craig@humboldt.edu | 707-826-6012

All Native Graduation Celebration
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Check-in 5:30 p.m.)
Blue Lake Sapphire Palace Event Center
Contact: Sasheen Raymond | Sasheen.Raymond@humboldt.edu | 707-826-5197

Friday, May 16

Black Graduation Celebration
12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Check-in 11:30 a.m.)
Blue Lake Sapphire Palace Event Center
Contact: Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier | Alexus.Harrelle@humboldt.edu | 707-826-3640

Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI+MENA) Graduation Celebration
4:00 – 5:30 p.m (Check-in 3:30 p.m.)
Blue Lake Sapphire Palace Event Center
Contact: Aylssa Huynah or Frank Herrera | Frank.Herrera@humboldt.edu | 707-826-3367

El Centro Graduation Celebration
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Check-in 6:30 p.m.)
John Van Duzer Theatre (location change)
Contact: Brenda Perez | lcae@humboldt.edu | 707-826-4586
Additional Contact: Marcos Hernandez | Marcos.Hernandez@humboldt.edu | 707-826-4580

Department Receptions

The following academic departments will be hosting receptions immediately following their Commencement ceremonies unless otherwise specified below. Check out the campus map for locations. 

Saturday, May 17

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Art + Film Department | Balabanis Art Quad

Communication Department | Telonicher House

Critical Race, Gender &  Sexuality Studies Department | Harambee Cultural Center, Arcata (750 16th Street) | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dance Program | John Van Duzer Theatre | Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. (Evening of Dance Event)

English Department | Harambee Cultural Center, Arcata (750 16th Street) | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Environmental Studies Department | Balabanis Art Quad

Geography Department | Balabanis Art Quad

History Department | Balabanis Art Quad

Journalism Department | Bret Hart House

Music Department | Music B Lobby

Native American Studies Department | Harambee Cultural Center, Arcata (750 16th Street) from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Politics Department | Balabanis Art Quad

Religious Studies Department | Balabanis Art Quad

Sociology Department | Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS), Room 508

Theatre Program | Gist Theatre

More department reception information coming soon...

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

More department reception information coming soon...

College of Professional Studies

Leadership Studies Department | College Creek Community Center (CCTC), Room 260 - Great Hall

More department reception information coming soon...