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California State University, Bakersfield

Schools:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Business & Public Administration

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

HSS Graduate

Ceremony:
This spring, Humanities and Social Sciences will conduct two commencement ceremonies. The first will be held on Friday, June 6, the second on Saturday, June 7. Both will be held in the CSUB Amphitheatre at 7:15 a.m. Your commencement date is determined by your major as listed below.
Rehearsal:
There will be one rehearsal for both ceremonies on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the CSUB Amphitheatre.

Commencement Includes:

HSS June 2008 Commencement
Friday, June 6, 7:15am Saturday, June 7, 7:15am
  • Anthropology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • English
  • French
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Spanish

Master’s candidates will be hooded at Friday's commencement; there will not be a separate hooding ceremony.

  • Art
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Liberal Studies
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religious Studies
  • Special Major
  • Theatre


Where do I arrive?
On BOTH days, graduates must assemble at the Pedestrian Mall (between DDH and the Education Building) by 6:30 a.m. The processional will start promptly at 7:15 a.m.
Reply card?
The the Dean's Office will send letters in the middle of April inviting graduates and candidates for graduation to the appropriate ceremony, enclosing reply cards for an RSVP.
Where do I get my regalia?
Caps, gowns, and announcements may be purchased at the Runner Bookstore. The bookstore is hosting two Grad Fairs. Announcements may also be purchased through CSUB's Print Shop (661-654-2272).
Whom do I contact if I need special accommodations?
For disability access information, please contact the office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 661-654-3360.

If you have questions, please contact us by calling 654-2221 or visit our H&SS Commencement website

If this change in commencement dates creates a hardship for you, please contact us at 654-2221 or email mfarwell@csub.edu and we will make special arrangements for you to graduate on Saturday.