Chicano\Latino Commencement Celebration
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration is under the Division of Academic Affairs. Dr. Victor Torres, Professor in Chicano & Latin American Studies, is the Coordinator. In the spirit of collaboration and inclusiveness, Dr. Torres works with volunteer staff and faculty representing different segments of the campus. The CLCC also partners with the Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association to organize this memorable event.
CLCC is NOT linked to the CLAS department. It is a program under the Division of Academic Affairs. It is open to ALL graduating Fresno State students of all majors.
Yes, any student graduating in th eligible terms may register and participate in CLCC..
Due to high demand for participation in this graduation celebration, the following students will have priority if they register during the priority registration dates.
- Students who completed their degree (or officially applied for graduation) during the following semesters will be able to automatically register via their student portal (see Registration Instructions tab): Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024.
- Students completing their degree in Summer 2024 can request to be added to a waitlist in order to be considered should there be space.
All other students must sign up for the waiting list and will only be considered if there is capacity after we have accommodated the students above.
You may be able to register after the priority deadline if capacity has not been reached. However, there will be a late fee of $25.00. Since you are registering after the deadline, your name may not appear in the CLCC program.
Note: All students who paid the fee, regardless of the time they registered, will have their name read at the ceremony.
Yes, an email will be sent to all students. Students must register and submit payment before they receive this email confirmation. Further details about the ceremony will provided later in the semester.
If you have registered and paid and have not received confirmation of payment, please email clccgrad@mail.fresnostate.edu to confirm we received your payment.