Celebrate your way: Don't miss your Cultural Commencement Celebrations
As your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ graduation approaches, you don’t want to overlook the cultural and affinity commencement celebrations. These events are open to everyone and honor a wide range of personal, academic and community accomplishments — giving space to reflect with the people and identities that helped shape your experience.ÌýÌý
A celebration that honors youÌý
Cultural and affinity celebrations are more than just another event on the schedule. They create spaces where your personal story matters — your traditions, your community networks and the unique path you’ve walked at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. Find events to celebrate the friends and communities you care about.Ìý
2026 Cultural Commencement and Affinity Celebrations:Ìý
- Asian American and Pacific Islander BBQÌý
- Black GraduationÌý
- First Generation GraduationÌý
- Golden Buffalo Marching Band GraduationÌý
- Latinx GraduationÌý
- Lavender GraduationÌý
- Military Honor Cord CeremonyÌý
- Native and Indigenous GraduationÌý
Whether you want to that represents your cultural identity, mark your accomplishments in a community of peers or simply be surrounded by those who have walked similar paths, ensures you get a moment designed with you in mind.ÌýÌý
Connect with your community in your own wayÌý
Commencement is a deeply meaningful campus-wide milestone that celebrates the entire graduating class. Cultural commencement celebrations offer a more personal stage — one where friends, families and mentors gather specifically to honor you and your community. These celebrations foster connection, recognition and a sense of belonging.Ìý
It’s also a chance to pick up special stoles, cords and academic dress that showcase your affiliations, all symbols that tell your story during commencement.ÌýÌý
Why this mattersÌýÌý
Registering isn’t just about attending one more event. It’s about joining a tradition that celebrates identity, resilience and community impact. These ceremonies invite you to stand proudly as yourself, surrounded by peers who shared part of your journey on ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ campus. They become memories you’ll revisit long after graduation.ÌýÌý
Cultural commencement celebrations offer a space to be seen, heard and honored in a way that’s true to your experience. And they’re only available if you .ÌýÌý
Act nowÌý
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