Fall 2026 Eligible Graduates and RSVP
Eligible graduates for fall 2026 commencement are:
- Students completing their degree at the end of the fall 2026 term and have submitted a fall 2026 term graduation application in myCSUB by July
3, 2026 or have submitted a late graduation application by November 5, 2026;
- The only application open between August 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 is for spring 2027 graduates. Fall graduates who submit a spring 2027 graduation application must email graduation@csub.edu to change their application to fall 2026 degree completion term by November 5.
- Summer 2026 graduates who have a summer 2026 graduation application on file in myCSUB; or
- Spring 2026 graduates who didn’t participate in the spring 2026 commencement.
- Spring 2026 graduates must email commencement@csub.edu between October 6 and November 10 to be added to the RSVP software, and complete the commencement RSVP electronic form by the November 15 deadline.
Cap Decorating Contest and Cap and Gown Purchase
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items
- Purses, backpacks, and totes (clear backpacks/purses are acceptable)
- Air honors
- Noise makers
- Signs
- Balloons
- Beach balls
- Outside food/drinks. Exception: Baby formula and/or food for infants, toddlers, and for medical needs.
- Camera tripods
- Selfie sticks
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs and/or narcotics
- Fireworks/weapons
- Smoking, vaping, and other tobacco-related products
Cap Decorating Contest is Closed.
Cap, Gown and Commencement Items
Commencement Class of 2026 Shirts and Items
Pre-ordering your class of 2026 shirts, flowers, and commemorative necklace will be available in early fall semester. Link to pre-order will be added soon.
Social Media Templates
Use #CSUB2026 and #CSUBGrad to get your picture on the big screen as guests arrive at commencement. Visit Commencement Wallpapers to download a social media grad template to share on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).
What's the Difference Between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation
Graduation is the completion and awarding of your degree and mailing of your diploma. This is overseen by the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar can assist students with:
- Changing their graduation application term
- Instructions on how to submit their online graduation application
Graduation Application Fee
The graduation application fee is paid online or to the cashier's office. The fee
is used to process your graduation application, and processing, printing and mailing
of your diploma. The fee is not associated with commencement.
To contact the Office of the Registrar, email graduation@csub.edu.
Commencement
Commencement is the celebration of your academic achievement of earning a degree in higher education. The commencement ceremonies are overseen by the Commencement Office. The Commencement Office can assist students with:
- Ceremony questions
- Services provided at the ceremonies
- Cap and gown questions
- Recognition and cultural ceremonies
Commencement Fee
There is no fee to participate in commencement. Graduates are required to wear a cap
and gown to participate in the ceremony.
For information about commencement, email commencement@csub.edu.
Online Graduation Application
Students are eligible for commencement by having an approved graduation application on file with the Office of the Registrar by the graduation application deadline with the current semester's term. Students who have submitted a graduation application after the deadline must ensure the late-submitted graduation application has the correct term to participate in commencement.