Affinity Ceremonies FAQ
Affinity Ceremonies, formally known as Affinity Graduation Celebrations, honor the accomplishments and experiences of CSUMB graduates from hxstorically underrepresented communities. These celebrations offer keynote speakers, performances, and cultural celebrations separate from CSUMB's Commencement. Participation is free and graduates may register for each Affinity Ceremony they identify with. Graduates who register for the Affinity Ceremonies will receive a stole and certificate for completing their participation.
No. Participation is free and graduates may register for each Affinity Ceremony they identify with.
The deadline to sign up for any Affinity Ceremony is April 9, 2023 at midnight. This deadline will not be extended.
Graduating CSUMB students may participate in any and all Affinity Ceremonies that they self-identify with. To participate in a ceremony, graduates must sign up by the April 9, 2023 deadline.
Each of the affinity stoles will only be passed out during their respective ceremony. Graduates must participate in the ceremony to receive their stole.
Email affinitygrads@otterstudentunion.org.