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 2026.  This information will be updated as dates and times are confirmed.

Sash/Additional Item Pick Up: Wednesday, April 29th & Thursday, April 30th from 12pm-4pm @ Social Science Quad Area

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 and the day of CLCC. 

What you will need in order to pick-up your sash or additional items purchased:

  • 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.

Please Note:  Fresno State Staff, Faculty, and Student orgs volunteer to help the CLCC Committe with sash distribution during those identified dates and times, so we encourage students to try and pick them up during the pick-up dates/times identified above.

Name Card Verification Deadline: TBD

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 14, 2026 5pm

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 16, 2026 - Save Mart Center

Students who have successfully completed their registration and payment to participate in CLCC are sent an email with detailed instructions for arrival and check-in. 

Academic regalia is required for participating students: Doctoral and Master's Degree students have the option to be hooded during the celebration.

Accommodations for Students: 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.).

INFORMATION FOR GUESTS: