Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration

56th Annual Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: Doors Open at 9 a.m.; Ceremony from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 
Location: Provident Credit Union Event Center, San José State University

Watch the Live Stream of the SJSU 56th Annual Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration by clicking on this link

The Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration is a cultural ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of SJSU students who have graduated Fall 2025 and students expected to graduate Spring and Summer 2026. This celebration is a great opportunity to acknowledge your academic achievements, honor your families, communities, and other significant people in your lives, and to celebrate the Latinx cultural influences that have contributed to your academic success.

Participation in this event is voluntary and is open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Degrees are not conferred during our cultural celebration nor are graduate students hooded. Degrees and hooding will only take place at your official college commencement. We encourage you to attend both the cultural celebration and your official college commencement. For information regarding the official university commencement schedule, please visit: https://www.sjsu.edu/commencement/ 

Please note that this ceremony could conflict with an individual students’ final exam schedule. We strongly advise that students prioritize their academic obligations.

Who is eligible to participate?

SJSU Students with a graduation application for Fall 2025, Spring/Summer 2026 on file.  

Priority Registration (March 16th-April 17th)

Registration Form to Participate in the Spring 2026 Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF APRIL 17th (Friday).

Register by the priority deadline in order to receive the following:

FREE cultural stole 
Name on digital program 

We have FREE cultural stoles.

  • Although we can't guarantee a stole for everyone who registers by April 17th, the sooner you submit this form, the better chance you have of securing a stole.
  • Stoles will only be given to students who physically attend the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration on May 16. If you register and do not attend the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration, you forfeit the stole.
  • Stoles will be handed out the morning of the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration. Registering by the priority deadline will ensure that your name is included in the digital program. 

Students may continue to register past the priority registration date through May 8. If you register after the priority deadline, please note that:

  • Cultural stoles may or may not be available at this point in time. You will be notified if you will receive the cultural stole by no later than May 8th.

Purchase Your Regalia 

All participating graduates are required to wear the correct degree academic regalia to attend Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration and your official College Commencement ceremonies. 

Academic regalia is available to purchase a few different ways:

1. IN-PERSON (fastest & least expensive method):

Visit the SJSU Spartan Bookstore from March 24, 2026 to the day-of Commencement, May 20, 2026.

Spartan Bookstore hours can be found on their website sjsu.bncollege.com 

2. ONLINE:

Visit the Herff Jones website.Orders must be submitted by April 13th, 2026 to ensure your Regalia is delivered on time.

Guest Tickets

Although guest tickets will not be required to attend, due to limited capacity, we are asking each graduate to limit the number of guests to 12 people (ages 3+). Children under the age of 3 will not be included in this guest limit. 

Due to this, we encourage graduates and their guests to arrive to the venue the day of the event as early as possible (doors open at 9AM) as there is a possibility of us reaching seating capacity. Limiting guests to 12 people per graduate ensures all guests will be guaranteed admission into the venue. We appreciate your cooperation with this ask. 

Event Parking

Visit the SJSU Commencement Website for parking and venue arrival instructions. 

Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration Schedule 

  • Doors Open: 9AM
  • Ceremony: 10AM-12PM

What NOT to bring to the Venue

PROHIBITED ITEMS AND BAG SECURITY POLICY
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following items are not permitted at the event center venue:

  • NO Backpacks, Purses or Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” with the exception of a diaper bag that must accompany the child that uses it, and is subject to search
  • NO Outside Food or Beverages permitted inside Provident Credit Union Event Center
  • NO Alcohol
  • NO Fruit and Candy
  • NO Food purchased at the on-site food trucks
  • NO Food purchased from any Spartan Eats Campus Dining Locations
  • NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio
  • NO Detachable Lenses longer than 6 inches
  • NO Tripods
  • NO Big Zooms
  • NO Commercial Use Rigs
  • NO Selfie Sticks
  • NO Drones or airborne flying devices
  • NO Glass Items
  • NO Helium Balloons
  • NO Artificial noise-making devices, horns, air horns
  • NO Inflatable balls, frisbees, tortillas, etc
  • NO Confetti or streamers
  • NO Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades
  • NO Signs or banners larger than 2’ x 3’ and must be foldable (if a banner is brought, it will be inspected before being admitted. It may not be attached to any railings, fencing, etc. Must be held only)
  • NO Sticks or Poles
  • NO Coolers, hard sided coolers, or soft sided coolers
  • NO Illegal Substances, Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
  • NO Tobacco Products, Paraphernalia, or Vapes
  • NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
  • NO Laser Pointers
  • NO Weapons of Any Kind (includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Personal Protection Devices, Fireworks, etc.)
  • NO Items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate by management that may disrupt other attendees' enjoyment of the event
  • NO Pets are permitted at this event. ADA service animals are allowed with proper verification

Please note the following: 

  • SJSU is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
  • All guests will be subject to search, which may include the use of electronic devices, pat downs and inspections of bags
  • Guests are discouraged from bringing unnecessary items to the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the last day to register for the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration? 

A. Friday, May 8, 2026 

Q. I do not identify as Chicano/Latino can I still participate in the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration? 

Yes, the Chicanx/Latinx Year-End Celebration is open to all SJSU students who graduated Fall 2025 and expected to graduate in Spring and Summer 2026 and who have a graduation application on file. 

Q. Do I need to purchase guest tickets? 

A. No, guest tickets will not be required to attend, due to limited capacity, we are asking each graduate to limit the number of guests to 12 people (ages 3+). Children under the age of 3 will not be included in this guest limit.