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Chicano\Latino Commencement Celebration

Important Dates and Information

Below are important dates and information for students who register and will be participating in the CLCC 2025.  This information will be updated as dates and times are confirmed.

Update: 4/30/25 - We have reached Capacity and have closed registration for Spring 2025.

Sash/Additional Item Pick Up: April 30th & May 1st: 12pm-4pm @ Social Science Quad Area

Students who have registered receive one country/heritage sash that will be picked up before the CLCC celebration date.

  • Your student ID/Form of identification will be required to pick up your sash and any additional items purchased.
  • Students will be asked to sign confirming they picked up their respective items.

If you are unable to pick up your sash/items during dates and times, they will be available for pick-up AFTER the CLCC Rehearsal. 

Name Card Verification Deadline: May 7th, 2025 (extended)

Students who have registered and will be participating in CLCC will receive an email with their Name Card template for verification. Please check your spam folder - all emails are sent to your Fresno State email.

Requesting a Change:

  • If you need to request a change to your Name Card, please follow the instructions provided in that email. Any requests for changes or modification must be submitted by the deadline. Any changes requested after the given deadline, may not be possible.

Please Note: Information on your Name Card is based on what is submitted on your CLCC Registration. Be sure that the information submitted for your parent name(s) is accurate.

CLCC Rehearsal: Thursday, May 15, 2025: 5:00pm - Save Mart Center

Students who have successfully completed their registration and payment to participate in CLCC are sent an email with instructions for this rehearsal. Rehearsal will take place in the Save Mart Center (SMC).

  • Due to the size of the celebration, there is a particular format/logistic to the procession. This will allow for us to have time to honor your parent(s). If the procession takes too long, we have to eliminate this essential element. Rehearsal is essential for students to walkthrough the processions an receive further details prior to attending the celebration

Time Conflict with Finals: We understand students have finals that may conflict with the scheduled rehearsal, and are not penalized for not attending. We encourage students who are unable to attend rehearsal to connect with peers/classmates participating in CLCC for any announcements and information shared during rehearsal.

Accommodations: If students participating anticipate needing any type of accommodation for rehearsal and the day of the celebration, please email clccgrad@mail.fresnostate.edu in advance of your participation. Some examples of accommodations: access to an elevator, ramp, interpreters, or access to chairs before the start of the event if unable to stand for long periods of time (pregnant, using crutches/braces, etc.).

Students who have not registered for CLCC should NOT attend rehearsal expecting to be able to register late. Inquiries about late registration must be sent to: clccgrad@mail.fresnostate.edu

Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration: Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Save Mart Center

Students who have successfully completed their registration and payment to participate in CLCC are sent an email with detailed instructions. Graduates must report to the loading dock on northeast side of the Save Mart Center (SMC) to check-in.

Academic regalia is required for participating students: *Graduate Students will be hooded at the ceremony*

Please allow plenty of time for parking and venue entry security check. For more information visit the Save Mart Center website.

Guests do not need tickets to enter and there is no limit of guests per student participating in CLCC. 

Accommodations: If students participating anticipate needing any type of accommodation for rehearsal and the day of the celebration, please email clccgrad@mail.fresnostate.edu in advance of your participation. Some examples of accommodations: access to an elevator, ramp, interpreters, or access to chairs before the start of the event if unable to stand for long periods of time (pregnant, using crutches/braces, etc.).