Graduate information

Congratulations Class of 2024!

San José State University is excited to host in-person commencement ceremonies at the end of the semester for our Spring & Summer 2024 graduates!

Steps to Commencement

• 1. Submit your Graduation Application

  • Contact your Academic Advisor to submit your Graduation Application through MySJSU to the Registrar's Office.

    Undergraduates - For assistance contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@sjsu.edu

    Graduate - For assistance contact the GAPE Office at graduate@sjsu.edu

    Credential students - Contact your Academic Advisor for assistance

• 2a. RSVP for Commencement - Deadline: April 27th, 2024 at 11:55 PM

  • Check your email for an RSVP link sent from commencement@sjsu.edu

    NOTE - we expect this email to go out beginning of March, 2024. 

    DEADLINE to RSVP is Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 11:55 PM

    If you have not received an email by March 8th, 2024 please confirm that your Graduation Application has been submitted. Undergraduates contact registrar@sjsu.edu. Graduates contact graduate@sjsu.edu

    Once confirmed, email commencement@sjsu.edu for further assistance

• 2b. Claim your Guest Tickets

  • Guest Tickets can be claimed while RSVP'ing for Commencement or after by logging into your MarchingOrder profile.

    A Guest ticket is REQUIRED for all guests age three (3) and up. Maximum of six (6) Guest Tickets are guaranteed per graduate.

    If you need more Guest Tickets, we recommend asking other Graduates scheduled for your ceremony if they have extras. If so, they may email or print their extra tickets for you and your guests.

    Additional Guest Tickets may be released 2-3 weeks prior to Commencement, but is not guaranteed. If this is possible, students will be notified via email from commencement@sjsu.edu

• 3. Purchase your Regalia

  • All participating graduates are required to wear the correct degree academic regalia to attend the commencement ceremony. 

    Academic regalia is available to purchase a few different ways:

    1. IN-PERSON (fastest & least expensive method):

    Visit the SJSU Spartan Bookstore from March 25, 2024 to the day-of Commencement, May 24, 2024.

    Spartan Bookstore hours can be found on their website sjsu.bncollege.com

    2. ONLINE:

    Visit the Herff Jones website.
    Orders must be submitted by April 15th, 2024 to ensure your Regalia is delivered on time.

• 4. Prepare your Guests

  • 1. Request & access your guest ticket by logging into your MarchingOrder profile.

    2. Inform your guests with Commencement information by providing them their Guest Ticket(s) and directing them to the Commencement website 

• 5. Arrive Early

  • Please plan to arrive 1-hour early to ensure you and your guests have time to,

     - find parking
     - connect with family & friends
     - check-in to security 
     - find seating.

    *NOTE - there is no rehearsal. Event staff will be present to provide direction through out your Commencement Ceremony.

• 6. Stay connected to SJSU

  • Stay connected to the SJSU community

    Alumni Association, where you can continue to network with and receive valuable educational programs from SJSU as an Alumni Association member.

    SJSU Career Center, to help you transition to life after college and discover the path to lifelong career success. You’ll find resources to help you explore majors and careers, engagement with employers, and launch a successful career.

Commencement Ceremony Schedule

Ceremonies can last up to 2 hours depending on the number of students attending. Doors to the venue will open 1 hour before each ceremony start time. Each ceremony will be live streamed.

Students should arrive no later than 30 minutes before their ceremony start time and follow the instructions of the event staff to get checked in and seated inside of the venue before the ceremony start time. SJSU does not host rehearsals for students. 

Cultural Graduation Celebrations

• Native American Graduation

  • Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
    Diaz Compean Student Union Meeting Room 1

    Register for the Native American Graduation by Friday, April 19, 2024

• Making Waves: Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Graduation

  • Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
    Diaz Compean Student Union Ballroom

    For detailed event information visit the API Graduation webpage.

    Register for the Making Waves: Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Graduation by April 17, 2024

• Chicano Commencement

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
    Provident Credit Union Event Center

    For detailed event information visit the Chicano Commencement webpage.

    Register for the 54th Annual Chicano Commencement by April 19, 2024

• Black Graduation

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM
    Provident Credit Union Event Center

    For detailed event information visit the Black Graduation webpage.

    Register for the 42nd Annual Black Graduation by May 3, 2024

Share Your Graduation Experience: Submit your SJSU story for a chance to be highlighted on the SJSU website or Social Media channels. You may also post to your Instagram and use the hashtags #SJSU24 #SpartanLife and #YesSJSU so we can share in the celebration!

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