Cultural Graduations

At Fullerton College, cultural graduations honor the diverse identities and experiences of our students. Each celebration creates a space for graduates to be recognized in ways that reflect their heritage, community and personal journeys. Together, these events highlight the richness of the campus community while fostering pride, connection and a deeper sense of belonging for all. Please RSVP for the cultural graduation of your choice and more information will be provided in the lead up to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for upcoming cultural celebrations!

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APIDA Grad

The Asian, Pacific Islander, DESI American (APIDA) Cultural Graduation honors the achievements of our graduating APIDA scholars and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at Fullerton College. This event recognizes the success that our students have demonstrated throughout their time at Fullerton College.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Cruz Reynoso Hall, Rooms 224/226/228
Contact: fcapida@fullcoll.edu

RSVP by April 26
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Black Grad

The 3rd Annual Black Graduation Ceremony celebrates the academic success of our Black and African American students at Fullerton College. This ceremony will offer the chance for our Black students and community to celebrate among their peers and families in a way that joyfully affirms their collective excellence and commitment.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Cruz Reynoso Hall, Rooms 224/226/228
Contact: umoja@fullcoll.edu

RSVP By April 26
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Latine Grad

The First Annual Latine Cultural Graduation Celebration is a special opportunity to honor the accomplishments, identities and contributions of our Latine students at Fullerton College. Together, we hope to showcase and uplift our students and their families and bring a sense of familia to their commencement celebrations.

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Building 1200, North Gym
Contact: jrodriguez1@fullcoll.edu

RSVP By May 1
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Lavender Grad

The LGBTQIA2S+ Lavender Graduation recognizes our LGBTQIA2S+ students and their academic success at Fullerton College. Together, we will affirm and inspire our LGBTQIA2S+ students to celebrate this joyous moment with their peers, loved ones and allies. Lavendar Grad is open to all students who wish to participate.

Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Support Center, Rooms 205/207
Contact: agentalen@fullcoll.edu

RSVP by April 26
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Monarch Grad

The 2nd Annual Monarch Graduation is a special celebration that recognizes the achievements of our undocumented and immigration-impacted community and Monarch Fellows. This event is open to all students interested in the Grads 2 Be mission and focus.

Dates: Friday, May 8
Time: 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: RSVP for Location
Contact: grads2be@fullcoll.edu

RSVP by April 27