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More than 11,700 色情视频 students will transition from graduates to proud alumni as part of the Class of 2025.

This year鈥檚 graduates will be celebrated during four days of ceremonies, beginning May 15 at 色情视频 Imperial Valley and concluding Sunday night, May 18, at Viejas Arena.

The Class of 2025 includes more than 2,390 graduates from the Fowler College of Business 鈥� the largest group this year 鈥� as well as 219 doctoral students.

鈥淵ou are now part of a vibrant network of well over four million CSU alumni who are powering California, the nation and the world,鈥� said Mildred Garc铆a, chancellor of the California State University system. 鈥淭ogether, you will solve our greatest challenges, educate the next generation, fight for democracy and a more just society, and enrich our workforce and communities with your talents.鈥�

Here鈥檚 everything you need to know about attending the 2025 Commencement ceremonies 鈥� including a day-by-day guide, ticket information, and where to buy commencement apparel. For complete details, .

Ceremonies by college

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Location: Viejas Arena

Friday, May 16, 2025
8 a.m. College of Sciences
1 p.m. College of Arts and Letters
5 p.m. College of Education/Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments

Saturday, May 17, 2025
8 a.m. Fowler College of Business
1 p.m. College of Health and Human Services
5 p.m. College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

Sunday, May 18, 2025
8 a.m. College of Graduate Studies 1
1 p.m. College of Graduate Studies 2 
5 p.m. College of Engineering

色情视频 Imperial Valley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7 p.m. Imperial Valley
Location: Rollie Carillo Quad

View ceremony broadcast / online

All ceremonies will be broadcast online on the 色情视频 and . All ceremonies will also stream on Facebook live through the . 

Valid ID Required

Due to stringent security measures, all students participating in commencement are required to present their 色情视频 RedID card (preferred) or a valid, government-issued picture ID in order to be admitted to Viejas Arena.

Students who do not bring a valid ID to Viejas Arena will not be allowed to participate in commencement.

Viejas Arena Assembly 

Please check the schedule of commencement ceremonies for the appropriate date and time. 

Assemble in , across from , north of the arena. 

Arrive at least 45 minutes before the processional start time, unless otherwise noted for your college. See .

College representatives will help to organize you in the correct processional line according to your major.

Commencement Tradition

By tradition, the commencement ceremony may include a processional, introductions, awards, a speaker and a recessional. Music for the processional and recessional will signal the beginning and end of the ceremony.

The processional, led by the grand marshal carrying the college banner, and directed by faculty marshals, will enter the commencement site from one or two directions, providing a colorful view of candidates and faculty in their full academic regalia. After arriving at your seat, please remain standing until the grand marshal signals you to sit.

The ceremony typically will continue with a welcome and instructions from the dean of the college, followed by the recognition of outstanding candidates. 色情视频 President Adela de la Torre will confer the degrees. Following closing remarks by the dean, the grand marshal will lead the recessional of graduates and dignitaries from the commencement site back to the assembly area. The commencement ceremony will last about two hours.

Family and Guests

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Guests should allow plenty of time to park and find their seats. You may want to arrive on campus early and walk the campus grounds and take photos of their graduates at their favorite campus landmarks. 

Ceremony

Audience members should remain seated until the recessional ends and then meet their graduates at a pre-arranged site. Students and guests are encouraged not to exit the arena until the entire ceremony has concluded. Please avoid congregating in the immediate area of Viejas Arena to eliminate congestion as guests arrive and depart from other commencement ceremonies.

Honorary Degrees

Mark Arabo

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Arabo gained national attention in the 2010s as a spokesperson for Iraqi Christians fleeing ISIS, founding the Minority Humanitarian Foundation to assist displaced families. He said his work alongside U.S. lawmakers and the United Nations helped mobilize aid and shape bi-national policy, and his efforts contributed to the U.S. government's recognition of ISIS's actions against Christians as genocide in 2016. 

In 2015, Arabo founded Refined Management, a consulting and catering company serving corporate and nonprofit clients. The firm has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

His public service includes appointments by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the California Workforce Development Board, the 22nd District Agricultural Association and the State Race Track Leasing Commission, where he currently serves as president of the Del Mar Race Track Authority. As a result of his efforts with statewide policy endeavors serving underserved communities within California, Arabo was chosen as a board member of the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation which provides educational opportunities for deserving students in agricultural and rural communities. Nationally, he also served on then-U.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 National Finance Committee and was appointed as a delegate in both the 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Arabo graduated from 色情视频 with a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. Arabo will receive his honorary doctorate at the commencement ceremony for the Fowler College of Business at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Viejas Arena.

Norma Diaz

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Diaz began her career at age 14 with the San Ysidro Health Center and joined the Community Health Group in 1982. Through dedication and strategic leadership, she rose through the ranks in roles including chief human resources officer and associate CEO. She now celebrates 50 years of service in community health.

Since the formation of Community Health Group, Diaz has held numerous leadership roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate CEO, before assuming her current role. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its reach and impact while maintaining its core mission of equitable, accessible care.

Diaz has received numerous accolades for her leadership and community service, including the MANA Super HerMANA Award, the YWCA Twin and Mentor Award and the San Diego Business Journal鈥檚 鈥淏usiness Woman of the Year.鈥� She was also named San Diego Magazine鈥檚 Nonprofit Visionary in 2021.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Diaz is active in local organizations including MANA de San Diego and has mentored young women throughout her career. She was the first and only teenage board member of the San Diego YWCA and a proud Girl Scout.

Diaz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from 色情视频 and her MBA from National University. Diaz will receive her honorary doctorate at the commencement ceremony for the College of Health and Human Services at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Viejas Arena.

Bag Policy & Prohibited Items 

To expedite your entry into Viejas Arena it is recommended that you do not bring a bag. If you must bring a bag, we highly suggest a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bag. This is to reduce staff contact with guests' belongings. Bags can be no larger than 12"x 5" x 12". No backpacks are allowed.

Please arrive early and be patient as we work to ensure a safe environment. All bags are subject to search prior to entrance and inside the facility.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to large bags/backpacks, strollers, umbrellas, banners and signs larger than 20鈥漻20鈥�, balloons, weapons, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, noisemakers of any kind, non-service animals, skateboards and roller shoes. Visit the Viejas Arena A-Z Guide for more information.

Parking and Transportation

Parking fees
$5 for guests who prepay.
$10 starting May 15, 2025.

To prepay, use the and enter your license plate number and credit/debit card information. Vehicles with an active student or employee parking permit are exempt from the fee.

Directions 

To : Because some ceremonies may fill the arena to its capacity of 12,000 people, we suggest several alternate approaches and make use of a range of parking locations.

Please allow at least 20 minutes to reach the arena from any parking area east of College Avenue.

From east of College Avenue: Take I-8 west to College Avenue, then proceed south on College Avenue. At the first intersection of College/Alvarado Road, turn right onto Canyon Crest Drive, then west to . 

From south of Montezuma Road: Take Route 94 or another east/west route to College Avenue north, then left on Montezuma Road, then right on 55th Street to .

From west of College Avenue: Take I-8 to College Avenue south, then right on Canyon Crest Drive to Parking Structure 12.

Alternate Route: Take I-8 to Fairmount Avenue, east on Montezuma Road to 55th Street, then left on 55th Street to Parking Structure 7.

Parking

Campus parking is free at all parking lots and structures. Parking attendants and police officers will be stationed around campus to help direct traffic. Visit .

Please do not park in residential neighborhoods. We suggest carpooling with family members and arriving early (remember to note which lot you are in before leaving your car). 

Accessibility

Candidates or guests with 色情视频 or disabled parking permits may park in any legal stall on campus. There will also be a limited number of wheelchairs available for guests to use at no charge at the beginning of each commencement ceremony. Visit Disability Access for more information on disabled parking/shuttles, wheelchairs and other accommodations. 

Accessing Guest tickets

Graduates can transfer guest tickets beginning Monday, May 5, at 11 p.m. Tickets can be transferred to one guest or individual guests. Guests will be prompted to create a GoAztecs account to receive tickets transferred to them. Once guests have received their tickets, tickets should be uploaded and saved onto the guests鈥� smartphone wallet. 

Please review these step-by-step instructions on transferring and accepting guest tickets:

Graduates and guests can contact the Viejas Arena Ticket Office at [email protected] with questions regarding guest tickets. 

On the day of commencement, guests are welcome to visit the Viejas Arena Box Office to see if any additional tickets are available. There is no guarantee that additional tickets will be available, however.

Photography

will take photographs of each graduate on stage during the commencement ceremonies. Each graduate will be sent no-obligation proofs of the commencement photographs via email and text after the event. Proofs will also be sent via postal mail. You will have the opportunity to purchase prints after you have seen your proofs. 

Prior to the ceremony, graduates can also pre-register by visiting GradImages and using the 鈥淧re-Event Email Registration鈥� link. There you will enter your email address and up to six (6) email addresses for others to view and order your photos.

If you have any questions about your commencement ceremony photographs, please visit GradImages or call toll-free 1-800-261-2576.