Chicano\Latino Commencement Celebration
49th Annual Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Save Mart Center
Dr. Victor Torres
Welcome to the Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration Website!
We are overjoyed to invite you to the 49th Annual Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration (CLCC)—an extraordinary event dedicated to honoring your perseverance, achievements, and the rich cultural legacy you carry forward. Join us on May 17, 2025, at the Save Mart Center as we come together to celebrate this incredible milestone in your journey.
This celebration is more than a ceremony; it is a heartfelt tribute to your hard work, a testament to the power of community, and a moment to recognize the bright future ahead. You are part of a vibrant and resilient community, and this day is dedicated to YOU.
To ensure this event remains meaningful and inclusive, priority participation will be given to graduates who completed their degrees in Summer/Fall 2024 or will fulfill their degree requirements in Spring 2025. If you wish to “walk” without completing your degree, we encourage you to join the waiting list. Space permitting, you may have the chance to participate. For detailed eligibility requirements, please review the Registration Instructions.
Your enthusiasm and cooperation are vital to making the CLCC a truly memorable experience. We invite you to explore the menu tabs on this website, beginning with the Registration Instructions, to familiarize yourself with important dates and guidelines. Be sure to review the Graduation Information and other key sections to stay informed and prepared.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at clccgrad@mail.fresnostate.edu. Together, let’s create a celebration that reflects your achievements, honors your journey, and inspires future generations.
Congratulations, Class of 2025! You are the embodiment of strength, determination, and limitless potential. We can’t wait to honor and celebrate YOU on this unforgettable day.
Registration Opens: February 10, 2025
Graduation Information CLCC Registration Instructions CLCC Important Dates
Registration Opens: February 10, 2025 - Visit our Registration Instructions Page for full details and deadlines.
Watch the CLCC 2024 Recorded Ceremony
Registration:
CLCC Registration is $45.00 and includes one (1) complimentary sash representing a national heritage selected during the registration process.
- Optional items for students to purchase:
- Commemorative CLCC Medal: $15.00
- Additional Heritage Sash: $12.00 (The heritage for this additional sash can be selected during the registration process)
The CLCC Registration fee covers the costs associated with the celebration (use of the Save Mart Center, programs, SMC security and staff, etc.).
A student's Degree Application fee is separate from the CLCC registration fee.
Each student will receive one (1) complimentary heritage sash included with the registration fee. Students have the option to purchase an additional sash. Students will select the national heritage of their choosing when registering.
The sash will be distributed to students before the celebration. Details are shared by email to all participating students or can be located here: Important Dates
Please Note: We can only guarantee a sash from a Latin American country, Hispanic Carribbean countries, Spain, and USA.
One practice session is scheduled for CLCC participants on the Thursday prior to the celebration. Graduates who have registered and will be participating should plan to attend.
If there is a conflict with your final exam schedule, attempt to stop by after your exam(s). If you have friends/peers attending, we encourage you check-in with them for details.
- 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 your parent (s). If the procession takes too long, we will have to eliminate this essential element. Rehearsal is essential for students to walkthrough the processions an receive further details prior to attending the celebration
The University Schedule of Commencement Ceremonies can be found here.
The Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration will be held on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Save Mart Center (SMC).
Guest with Wheelchairs: Seating for people with disabilities is available throughout the arena and you are encouraged to seek usher assistance. Due to limited space, only one person is permitted to accompany a person in a wheelchair.
Guest with Hearing Impairments: An ASL interpreter will be stationed at the lower section/rows of Section 111 (Shaw Avenue side).
If you have specific questions regarding access for persons with disabilities (beyond what we have on the website), please contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 559.278.2811.
Admission to the celebration is free. There will be free parking available in the parking lots north of the Save Mart Center.