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Commencement

Overview

Commencement is a significant and memorable event that symbolizes a student's scholastic accomplishment. 

It is a time when the faculty, attired in academic dress, pays tribute to the graduating class, and is also an occasion that is very meaningful to family and friends.

Let's celebrate the culmination of our student's hard work and their incredible achievements as they embark on their next adventure. Congratulations to all of our graduating Bulldogs!

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Times: Rehearsal: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Ceremony: Check-in – 8:00 am, Start – 9:00 am, End – 11:00 am
Locations: Rehearsal: Plaza of the Sun (Building 36, Amphitheater) Please check in at Parking Lot M upon arrival
Procession Assembly: Parking Lot M
Ceremony: Plaza of the Sun (Building 36, Amphitheater)
Campus Map
Speakers: Commencement Speaker: Gabrielle Elyse Oberes Padre ("GEO"), Harpist, CSM Alumni 2022
Student Speaker: Jane Seymour Heu I Fale Lilo Taufa
Viewing Room: Bayview Dining Room, College Center, Building 10
Registration: The link to register to participate in commencement will be sent to eligible graduates.
Final Exams
May 15 - 21, 2026
Commencement
May 22, 2026