Humboldt State University

Photo: HSU Commencement

Commencement Times: Saturday, May 12, 2012

Attendance at Commencement is not required, but it is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of your educational journey and look forward to a new phase of your life. Family and friends are proud of your hard work and accomplishments.

No tickets are required to attend Commencement. The ceremony will be held in Redwood Bowl, rain or shine. Seating is available on a first-come basis.

There is no special sign-up for Commencement ceremonies. All undergraduate and graduate students who received a degree from Humboldt State during the summer '11 or fall '11 semesters, as well as those who have a graduation date on file at the Registrar's Office and expect to be awarded a degree at the end of the spring '12, summer '12 or fall '12 semesters are eligible to participate. Purchase your invitations, cap, gown and tassel from the HSU bookstore.

Please share the information on this website with those you invite to Commencement.

A complete list of departments and colleges is below.

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 8:30 a.m.

College of Natural Resources and Sciences

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 12:00 p.m.

College of Professional Studies

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 3:30 p.m.

Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies

  • Students who are in these programs are assigned to a college by their academic advisor. The student must indicate that designated college when picking up his/her cap and gown.

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Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-5155