Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Times & Other Important Information
Fall 2024 Commencement
Friday, December 20 | Lumberjack Arena
Graduation is a huge milestone for our students and the Fall 2024 Commencement celebrations are just around the corner!
Ceremony Schedule
Graduates will participate in the ceremony associated with their major and college affiliation below:
1:00 p.m. | College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
1:00 p.m. | College of Professional Studies
3:30 p.m. | College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Student Registration
Student registration to participate in a ceremony closed on November 6. However, eligible students still wishing to participate, can email grad@humboldt.edu.
A black cap and a black gown are required to participate in a Commencement ceremony. Caps, gowns, tassels, hoods, and more are available at The Campus Store on-campus location (on the second floor of the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center building).
If students have any questions regarding regalia orders, please contact The Campus Store at (707) 826-3741.
Faculty & Staff Participation
There are a myriad of details that go into running a successful Commencement. Employees are STILL needed to assist on the day, whether it be participating in the procession or supporting Commencement "behind the scenes".
Processional Participation
Faculty and staff participating in the processional and who will be seated in the faculty/staff section during the ceremony are being asked to register their processional participation by November 15. The College Office Coordinators will be coordinating the student and faculty/staff line-up in the West Gym and will be providing information and updates to faculty & staff registrants.
Commencement Support
Employee support is VITAL and is still needed at Commencement. This includes assistance from administrators, faculty, staff, students (and even volunteers). Positions such as greeting, ushering, handing out programs, providing ADA shuttle and wheelchair support, providing parking and traffic support, supporting the graduate and faculty/staff line-up area, etc. are available. Those who would like to work Fall 2024 Commencement are asked to make arrangements with their supervisor about adjustments in their weekly work schedule and to submit their Commencement work interest and availability by November 15. Information regarding shift assignments at Commencement will be shared closer to the event.
More information on faculty and staff participation can be found at commencement.humboldt.edu/faculty-staff.
If there are any questions about Commencement, please email grad@humboldt.edu.
The best source for up-to-date information about Commencement, including important information for grads and guests, can be found on the Commencement website at commencement.humboldt.edu.
Thanks to everyone participating in Fall 2024 Commencement. Can’t wait to celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt’s newest graduating class together!
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