CSUN Commencement Ceremonies May 15-18

An estimated 11,355 students — including 9,250 undergraduates, 2,019 masters’ degree candidates and 86 doctoral candidates — are eligible to participate in the exercises scheduled to begin Saturday, May 9, with Honors Convocation, and end Monday, May 18, with the last of seven commencement ceremonies. All eight events will take place on the University Library Lawn, located in the heart of the campus at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.

Commencement ceremonies for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held from Friday, May 15, through Monday, May 18, 2026. Ceremonies are usually held at 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. Visit the Commencement Schedule.

Commencement Ceremonies to Celebrate Achievements of 2026 CSUN Graduates - CSUN Newsroom

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Graduates from fall 2025 and soon-to-be graduates from spring or summer 2026 can participate in May 2026 Commencement. The first step is (or was) to apply to graduate and meet with your academic advisor. You’ll find the steps for bachelor’s and graduate degree applications at:

• When and How to Apply for the Bachelor’s Degree
• Dates & Steps to Graduate for Graduate Students

Please note: Participating in Commencement does not necessarily mean you have completed all degree requirements and have been awarded the degree. Learn more at Bachelor’s Degree Graduation & Commencement.

More 2026 Commencement information will be posted as it becomes available at:

• Commencement and Honors Convocation
• How to Prepare for the Commencement
• Schedule of Ceremonies and Receptions

We’re proud of you for persisting and achieving your degree objective!

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