Affinity Graduations

 

 

 

 

 

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The Alumni Association partners with campus groups, the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) and alumni clubs to host several graduation ceremonies to celebrate our students' accomplishments. 

See below for more information on individual ceremonies.

*Please note that both graduating students and community members wishing to attend a ceremony may use the registration button above. Graduates have the option to register guests within their own registration.

The Alumni Association distributes the following complimentary affinity stoles:

  • AAPI stoles
  • Lavender rainbow stole
  • First Generation stoles
  • Kente cloth: Black Graduation
  • Sarape: Latinx Graduation

Additional stole information: 

  • First-Generation Stole: in partnership with the Chancellor's Office and the Office of First-Generation Programs and Enrichment within the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC).
    • Please note that there is no first generation ceremony
  • Native graduation & academic dress:  and visit the CNAIS website for more information.
  • Veteran's Cord: contact the VMA Office. 

Affinity Celebrations

Latinx Graduation

Save the Date: May 9, 2024
4:00—7:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Latinx

Ceremony Program 

Lavender Graduation

Save the Date: May 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Pride Office and the LGBTQ Studies Program

Ceremony Program 

Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation

Save the Date: May 10, 2024
5:00—8:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Silver Buffs

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduation

Save the Date: May 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Asian Unity student organization

Ceremony Program 

Black Graduation

Save the Date: May 11, 2024
1:00—4:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with Forever Buffs Black Alumni and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)

Ceremony Program 

Native Graduation

Save the Date: May 10, 2024
2:00—4:00 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) and Forever Buffs American Indian

Ceremony Program