2019 Affinity Graduation Celebrations
The Affinity Graduation Celebrations honor the accomplishments and experiences of CSUMB graduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Affinity Grads are free for graduates, their guests, and the campus community. There are eight CSUMB Affinity Graduation Celebrations for graduating students, they are: Asian, Pacific Islander (API) Grad; Black Grad; Chicanx/Latinx Grad; Native American Grad; Students with Disabilities Grad; Rainbow (LGBTQ+) Grad; Undoc-U (Undocumented) Grad; and Veteran Student Grad. The ceremony and stoles are free of cost for students and guests. To get involved or for more information, please email affinitygrads@otterstudentunion.org
Affinity Graduations Celebration Application
Affinity Grads Sign Up FormThe Affinity Grads application deadline is April 5, 2019. This deadline will not be extended.
Get Your Tickets
Get Your Tickets Here! Additional Ticket Request FormGraduates must complete the Affinity Grads Sign Up Form before requesting tickets. The additional ticket request form is to be submitted if you have already registered for your affinity graduation celebration and have more guests than the ticket limit allows.
Additional requests will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be issued two weeks out from your selected affinity graduation celebration.
For any questions regarding affinity graduation celebrations, please email affinitygrads@otterstudentunion.org.
Volunteer for an Affinity Graduation
If you are a student, alumni, faculty or staff looking to get involved in one or more of the Affinity Grads, please sign up using the form below.
Affinity Grad Volunteer Form
Asian and Pacific Islander Grad
Asian and Pacific Islander Grad– Saturday, May 11th (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) Location: CSUMB University Center
Black Grad
Black Grad– Friday, May 17, following Commencement Ceremonies (6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) Location: CSUMB University Center
Chicanx/Latinx Grad
Chicanx and Latinx Grad – Sunday, May 5th (11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Location: Freeman Stadium
Native American Grad
Native American Grad– Wednesday, May 15th (6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) Location: CSUMB East Lounge, Student Center
Rainbow Grad
Rainbow Grad– Sunday, April 28th (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Location: CSUMB University Center
Students With Disabilities Grad
Students with Disabilities Grad – Friday, May 10th (7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) Location: CSUMB East Lounge, Student Center
Undocu-Otters Grad
Undocu-Otters Grad– Saturday, May 4th (6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) CSUMB@Salinas City Center
Veteran Grad
Veteran Grad – Friday, May 3rd (6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) Location: CSUMB University Center
