Cultural Recognition Celebrations
In addition to the Commencement Ceremony, Fullerton College offers Cultural Recognition Celebrations to 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. All Cultural Recognition Celebrations are open to everyone, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected statuses. Please RSVP for the celebration 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!
APIDA Cultural Recognition Celebration
The Asian, Pacific Islander, DESI American (APIDA) Cultural Recognition Celebration 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
Black Cultural Recognition Celebration
The 3rd Annual Black Recognition Celebration 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
Latine Cultural Recognition Celebration
The First Annual Latine Cultural Recognition Celebration at Fullerton College 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
Lavender Recognition Celebration
The LGBTQIA2S+ Lavender Recognition Celebration recognizes our LGBTQIA2S+ students and their academic success at Fullerton College. Together, we will affirm and inspire our LGBTQIA2S+ students to recognize this joyous moment with their peers, loved ones and allies. The Lavender Grad Celebration 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
Monarch Recognition Celebration
The 2nd Annual Monarch Recognition Celebration is a special ceremony 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