California State University, Stanislaus

Stanislaus State celebrated the Class of 2025 during the University's 65th Commencement, held Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May 30, in the University Amphitheater. More than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients were honored during Commencement. The University welcomed nearly 20,000 graduates and guests across four ceremonies. All events were live-streamed, and viewing links are available on the University's Commencement webpage. Many of the graduates were first-generation college students, continuing Stan State's tradition of educational access and social mobility. The celebration marked a special milestone for President Britt Rios-Ellis, who presided over her first Commencement at Stanislaus State since beginning her tenure in July 2024. Rios-Ellis reflected on Commencement as a profound milestone for students, families and the region. "Commencement is a time of immense pride, not only for our graduates but for everyone who has walked alongside them on their journey," Rios-Ellis said. "The Class of 2025 represents the promise of a brighter future - one shaped by knowledge, perseverance and a deep commitment to uplifting our communities. "We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will lead, inspire and contribute - here in the Central Valley and beyond."

Stanislaus State celebrated the Class of 2025 during the University's 65th Commencement, held Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May 30, in the University Amphitheater. More than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients were honored during Commencement. The University welcomed nearly 20,000 graduates and guests across four ceremonies. All events were livestreamed, with viewing links available on the University's Commencement webpage. Many of the graduates were first-generation college students, continuing Stan State's tradition of educational access and social mobility. The celebration marked a special milestone for President Britt Rios-Ellis, who presided over her first Commencement at Stanislaus State since beginning her tenure in July 2024. Rios-Ellis reflected on Commencement as a profound milestone for students, families and the region. "Commencement is a time of immense pride, not only for our graduates but for everyone who has walked alongside them on their journey," Rios-Ellis said. "The Class of 2025 represents the promise of a brighter future - one shaped by knowledge, perseverance and a deep commitment to uplifting our communities. "We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will lead, inspire and contribute - here in the Central Valley and beyond."

Stanislaus State will celebrate its Class of 2023 during the University's Commencement ceremonies in the University Amphitheater Thursday, May 25, and Friday, May 26.

For the 2021-22 academic year, Stanislaus State recognized 3,130 graduates and 306 credential recipients. The ceremonies, which were live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, were the largest in-person events to take place at Stan State since 2019. The University postponed Commencement in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stan State Celebrates Graduates During Six On-Campus Ceremonies After having spent their final year at Stanislaus State in virtual and online spaces due to the pandemic, graduates from the Class of 2021 assembled on campus last week for the ultimate in-person event: Stanislaus State's 61st Commencement. The University hosted six ceremonies for the Class of 2021 over three days, May 26-28, in the campus's outdoor amphitheater. For the 2020-2021 academic year, Stan State celebrated more than 3,000 graduates.

Stanislaus State will recognize more than 300 credential candidates for graduation as a part of the Class of 2020. A variety of virtual celebrations are planned throughout May and June to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of our graduates and how our Warrior community has been inspired by their resilience and determination. The campus remains fully committed to hosting all commencement ceremonies at a later time that is deemed safe for our graduates and their families to be on campus for a large gathering. The University will announce ceremony dates once new guidance about large group gatherings is issued. Today, the Class of 2020 has withstood a global pandemic, that has brought the world to a grinding halt/shutdown. And yet they persevered through a rapid transition to remote learning and self-isolation to complete their studies. Bravo!

Stanislaus State will recognize more than 3,000 candidates for graduation as a part of the Class of 2020. Graduates will be awarded bachelor's, master's, credentials and doctorate degrees. A variety of virtual celebrations are planned throughout May and June to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of our graduates and how our Warrior community has been inspired by their resilience and determination. The campus remains fully committed to hosting all commencement ceremonies at a later time that is deemed safe for our graduates and their families to be on campus for a large gathering. The University will announce ceremony dates once new guidance about large group gatherings is issued. Today, the Class of 2020 has withstood a global pandemic, that has brought the world to a grinding halt/shutdown. And yet they persevered through a rapid transition to remote learning and self-isolation to complete their studies. Bravo!