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Commencement 2025 Photo Gallery
View the Commencement 2025 photo gallery for each ceremony including the Cultural Graduation Celebrations.
Graduation vs Commencement
Graduation and Commencement are two different things. Graduation is when the student has officially completed all their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree requirements. Commencement is the ceremony in which degrees are conferred and celebrates the achievement of the students who have graduated or will soon graduate during the academic year.
To officially graduate from Cal State LA, students must satisfy all University, college, and departmental requirements for a specific bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
Graduation is managed and coordinated by the Graduation Office. The Graduation Office evaluates graduation applications and other educational records, including graduating with honors, for the purpose of awarding degrees.
Diplomas are mailed to the students by the Graduation Office once their final grades have been verified after their graduation term.
For more information on how to apply to graduate, please visit the Apply for your Degree website of the Graduation Office.
Participating in Commencement is optional and not mandatory. If a student chooses to not participate, it does not affect their eligibility to graduate from the University. In addition, participation in Commencement does not automatically mean that the student has graduated.
Commencement is a separate process from graduating. Eligible graduating candidates can register to participate in Commencement in mid-spring. When a student confirms participation in Commencement, Cal State LA will reserve a seat for the student at the ceremony and provide a select number of guest tickets.
The Commencement team (University Events and Protocol) produces and manages the Commencement ceremonies and activities.
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APPLY FOR YOUR DEGREE
The Graduation Office manages and coordinates the graduation process for students, staff, and faculty. They provide services including: academic record maintenance, graduation application forms, degree evaluation, baccalaureate honors designation, and diploma mailing.
Cross Cultural Centers >>>
CULTURAL GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS
The Cross Cultural Centers manage and coordinate the Cultural Graduation Celebrations. These celebrations are great opportunities to acknowledge your academic achievements, honor your families, and to celebrate the cultural influences that have contributed to your academic success.
Alumni Association >>>
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The Alumni Association provide official representation of more than 250,000 alumni in matters that affect the general welfare of the University. Through involvement in the Alumni Association, graduates keep in contact with each other and assist the University through a network of various affiliate groups.
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Thankful to welcome Dr. @jokoy to the #CalStateLA family. 🦅
Jo’s grit, heart and perseverance truly reflects our community, and what it means to be a Golden Eagle. Thank you for shining a light forward for all our graduates, and continuing to inspire us all with your humor and levity. 💛🎓 Ceremony 1 is a wrap—and what an unforgettable start to Commencement 2025! From proud families to powerful moments on stage, the energy was unmatched.
✨ Relive the memories and download your photos -Click the link in the bio
#CalStateLA #GoldenEaglesGrad #Commencement2025 #WeAreLA-🎓 That’s a wrap on Commencement Day 1!
From emotional moments to electric energy, today was one for the books. 📖✨
Ceremony 3 grads—your celebration was unforgettable, and your official images are now available to relive and download.
📸 View the gallery here: LINK IN BIO
#CalStateLA #Commencement2025 #GoldenEaglesGrad #WeAreLA🎓 Student Success Story: Arpit Vaishya
From Mumbai to Los Angeles—and soon to Boston—Arpit Vaishya’s journey is powered by curiosity, courage, and code. 💻✈️🌍
After years of working in AR and VR, Arpit left a successful tech job in India to challenge himself further. Now, he’s graduating with a Master of Science in Computer Science from Cal State LA with a 4.0 GPA, multiple publications, and a new job lined up as a software engineer at a marine AI company.
🗣️ “There’s a bigger world apart from my own religion, my own culture. Cal State LA helped me see that.”
From AI-powered navigation systems to public health solutions, Arpit’s research is focused on solving real-world problems—and his story is just beginning.
✨ Read more about Arpit and other inspiring grads: LINK IN BIO
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #ComputerScience #AI #MachineLearning #InternationalStudent #Classof2025Nuestra Grad 2025 was a vibrant celebration of culture, familia, and academic triumph. 💛✨ From the cheers in the crowd to the golden sashes and decorated caps, every moment honored the strength and dreams of our Latinx graduates. ¡Felicidades, Class of 2025! 🎓🎉
#NuestraGrad #CalStateLA #ClassOf2025 #LatinxGraduation #WeAreLA #CulturalCelebrations🎓 Student Success Story: Joseph Kunkle
Once told he’d never graduate high school, Joseph Kunkle is now earning his BA in Child Development from Cal State LA—and he’s just getting started. This fall, he returns for his master’s degree with dreams of becoming a teacher and launching a nonprofit to support children with special needs. 💛📚
Joseph faced—and overcame—many challenges, including learning disabilities and years of self-doubt. Fueled by family, faith, and a deep commitment to helping others, he’s become a powerful advocate for inclusive education and support.
🗣️ “I’m not eating a sliver; I’m having a half or a whole pie.”
🎓 GPA: 3.42
💡 Career goal: Advocate. Educator. Change-maker.
✨ Read more about Joseph and other inspiring grads in our Class of 2025: Click the LINK IN THE BIO
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #CalStEvery step, every challenge, every triumph led to this moment.
Today, we honor our Guardian Scholars graduates who have turned dreams into reality through courage, self-belief, and community.
Your journey is just beginning—and we can't wait to see you change the world.
#WeAreLA #GuardianScholars #CalStateLAIn December 2023, I endured a challenging time in my life and accomplished one of my many goals. I am forever thankful for all the love and support I have received from my friends and family along this journey.
Y todo lo que soy y sere, se lo debo a mi angel que está en el cielo ❤️
Peace out, officially a CSULA alumni 👩🏽🎓✨ #calstatelagradwe just getting started🥳🎓
#calstatelagrad #calstatela #classof2024Celebrating #calstatelagrad ##calstatela2024
I did it🥹
My Cal State Los Angeles journey has come to an end. I’m over whelmed with gratitude from all the love and support you all have shown me. What’s next in my journey? Taking it one day at a time and seeing where the Lord leads me. I love you all 🖤💛🖤💛 #CalStateLAGrad #GoldenEagleA surreal experience. Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. No words can describe how proud I am. As a first generation college graduate, this moment means a lot to me and my family. Although, I may not know what the future holds, I will be resting knowing that I am proud to have completed the first set of challenges in life, and to raise my head high welcoming more to come. #politicalscience #calstatela #calstatelagrad #socialscience #law #firstgen
“Graduation isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of an endless journey of learning and growth” 👩🏻🎓📸#calstatela #calstatelagrad #csula #csulagrad #csulagradphotos #losangeles #losangelesphotographer #portrait #portraitphotography #portraitphotographer #flashphotographer #calstatelaphotographer #foryou #explorepage
Bachelors of Music in Music, Spring 2024. 🎹 🦅 #CalStateLAGrad
I am a first generation college student 👩🏽🎓 who finished college in under 4 years🏆. Grandma i did it ❤️👩🏽🎓. What a bittersweet ending❤️❤️
#lawschool25 #calstatelagrad
deuteronomy 31:6 :Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
📸: josiah.capturedToday's the day we celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates from the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Natural and Social Sciences! 🌟 Join us via live stream at 2 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center as we confer their degrees. Let's give them a huge shoutout for their hard work and dedication! 👏 Don't miss this momentous occasion!
Watch the livestream of the event at the link in bio.
#Classof2024 #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduationday #collegeofartsandletters #collegeofnaturalandsocialsciences #losangeles #LACC🎓 Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduates from the College of Business and Economics! 🎉 Today at 9 a.m., we'll be conferring their degrees at the Los Angeles Convention Center. If you can't be with us in person, tune in to the live stream of the event. Let's cheer on our graduates as they embark on their next journey! 🌟
View the livestream at the link in our bio.
#Classof2024 #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduationday #businessandeconomics
#losangeles #LACCCongrats to our MS graduates, Kevin, Tony, and Jimmy! #graduation #chemistry #calstatelagrad
It was difficult but not impossible. Especially if you put effort into a goal, because eventually you’ll achieve it. But if you put your mind, heart, and soul into it, you’ll be unstoppable. And I hope the little young Reign in me, who was just as outgoing and full of wonder, got to see how unstoppable we have become. I hope I made the younger January Reign Roces Regino proud.
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📷: rosiexblackwellBe the change you wish to see in the WORLD 🌎♥️
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#calstatelagrad #classof2024Proudly unveiling the next generation of creative minds and alumni of the College of Arts and Letters, Class of 2023! That's a wrap!
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#ALforALLAnother day, another grad. BUT NOT JUST ANY GRAD!! Congratulations to my handsome baby brother on this huge accomplishment ❤️❤️🥹👏🏽
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#kimgomezphotos #kimgomezportraits #kimgomezgrads #socalgradphotographer #gradphotographer #socalgrads #classof2023 #calstatelosangelesgrad #calstatelagrad #csulagrad #calstatela #photographer #socalphotographer #losangelesphotographer #whittierphotographer #orangecountyphotographer #breaphotographer #fullertonphotographer #sangabrielvalleyphotographer #laphotographer #ocphotographer #canonphotographerI graduated today with my bachelors in communications 👩🎓. I’m thankful to all my friends and family who have been supporting me throughout my school journey, God has truly blessed me, and I was reminded today that he’s always with me, and to never give up because the person who walked the stage before me, his middle name was Jesus and the scripture says “Deuteronomy 31:8
King James Version
8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” #calstatela #calstatelagrad #grad #christian #Jesussaves #blessedI’m so proud of my brother..he did it ♥️🎊🎉🥳 class of 2023 #proudsister #calstatelagrad #criminaljustice 🎓👨🏻🎓🦅
Thank you to all my family members that supported me through this journey 🎓 This Milestone is for you ✨ #calstatelagrad
My best moment in life is yet to come 🤍
#calstatelagrad #btsxarmy #bangtansonyeondan #bangtansonyeondan방탄소년단 #bt21 #bts #kimnamjoon #kimseokjin #minyoongi #junghoseok #parkjimin #kimtaehyung #jeonjungkook #classof2023🎓🦋’23
#gradphotos #calstatela #calstatelagrad #sonyalpha #laphotographer #portraitphotographyGraduation weekend is finally HERE! Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout this academic journey. Congratulations to anyone graduating or achieving a personal goal of theirs. Life has a lot of challenges but just remember to always trust in the timing of your life. 🍾🎓#CalStateLAGrad #Classof2023 #CalStateLA #Blessed
Your future is bright, Golden Eagle grads! 😎
Remember to tag us in your photos and use the hashtag #CalStateLAGrad for a chance to be featured. 🎓 #CalStateLA #Classof2023Setting the bar high so my girls can reach higher🙏🏼🤍🦋
#FirstGenerationButNotTheLast #CalStateLAGrad #CalStateLA75
PC: orellanaphoto"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream."
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#graduation #graduationpictures #csulagrad #graduation2023 #calstatelagrad🎓 Exciting Announcement! We are delighted to introduce Joseph Lee as this year's Commencement Speaker at the College of Arts & Letters!
Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Joseph, blind from early childhood, earned his bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA in Communication Studies two years ago. Joseph's accomplishments are remarkable. He competed for the University's award-winning Forensics team, ranking in the top twelve in the nation in 2019. After graduating, he was admitted into the Master's program in Communication Studies at Cal State LA, where he discovered his passion for researching organizations, technology, diversity, and accessibility.
We are thrilled to share that Joseph will be studying for a doctorate in Organizational Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder starting next Fall.
Join us in celebrating Joseph Lee's inspiring journey as he addresses our graduates at this year's commencement ceremony!
#calstatela #CalStateLAGrad #calstatelaal #ALforALL #ALGRAD #classof2023Some More Grad Shoots for you 🎓🥰
#grad2023#graduationphotoshoot #gradphotographer #gradphotoshoot🎓 #gradphotosession #laphotographer #sgvphotographer #avphotographer#calstatela #calstatelagrada few from our shoot 📸calstatela
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#gradphotos #graduationpictures #calstatela #calstatelagrad #sonyalpha #laphotographerFall 2022 🎓 || Biology? More like BYEology because I’m done with this B.S
What a journey it has been. From getting my A.A in General Science. To getting my B.S in Biology & graduating with honors. There were so many times where I doubted myself or wanted to give up. But I can confidently say this degree was worth all of the stress and tears.
To my family and friends, I can’t thank you enough for always believing in me and supporting me. On to the next chapter!
#csula #FirstGen #MCD #TwoDegreesHotter #CalStateLAGrad
Nothing we accomplish is done on our own. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and are lifted by those who love us.
Thank you to all the family, friends, and loved ones who have supported our grads through this journey and continue to root for their success and happiness every day. This one’s for you! 🫶Authenticity. Power. Pride.
Our 2025 Pride Grad was a beautiful celebration of our LGBTQIA+ graduates who continue to lead with courage and love.
This space was loud, proud, and unforgettable.
#PrideGrad #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #LGBTQIA🎓 Student Success Story: Lara Tseng
At just 18 years old, Lara Tseng is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cal State LA—and she’s already a published researcher, Goldwater Scholar, and NSF Honorable Mention awardee.
Lara joined the university through the Early Entrance Program at age 13, fueled by a passion for birds and a dream of becoming an ornithologist. Her research on climate impacts on migratory birds like yellow warblers is already making waves in the scientific community. 🐦🔬
🗣️ “If you have a good idea about who you want to be… don’t hesitate. Cal State LA gave me opportunities that would have been impossible in high school.”
From museum internships to field research in the San Gabriel Mountains, Lara is proving that age is no barrier to academic excellence—or scientific discovery.
✨ Read more about Lara and other inspiring grads: Link In the bio
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #EarlyEntranceProgram #WomenInSTEM #BirdResearch #Ornithology #Classof2025On Friday, we gathered to honor Native and Indigenous graduates at Indigrad—one of Cal State LA’s cultural celebrations. With traditional regalia, song, and dance, we celebrated the strength, resilience, and achievement of our students and their communities. 🌿🪶
It was a powerful reminder that graduation isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a celebration of identity, heritage, and future.
#Indigrad #CalStateLA #WeAreLA #CulturalCelebrations #NativeGraduation #ClassOf2025🎓 Student Success Story: Brandon Laurent
U.S. Navy veteran. Fashion photographer. Communication scholar. Cancer survivor. And soon, a Ph.D. student at UConn.
Brandon Laurent is graduating with a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from Cal State LA—and he’s just getting started. As an Impact Scholar and Distinguished Graduate Fellow at the University of Connecticut, he will focus on health and interpersonal communication, inspired by lived experience and academic passion.
At Cal State LA, Brandon taught public speaking, presented nationally on cultural preservation, and created fashion photography celebrating Black identity.
🗣️ “I’ve been living with cancer since my junior year of college… but I’m really proud of how I’ve not only made it through, but found ways to thrive along the way.”
✨ Read more about Brandon and other powerful voices in the Class of 2025: LINK IN BIO
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #VeteransInCollege #BlackExcellence #HealthCommunication #PhDJourney #FirstGenSuccess #Classof2025🎓 Student Success Story: Tyler Kom
From self-doubt to GIS award-winner! Tyler Kom, a first-generation college grad, is earning his BS in Computer Information Systems and already making an impact in infrastructure and environmental research. 🌍📊
As the student speaker for the College of Business and Economics, Tyler reflects on hands-on learning at Cal State LA that helped shape his career—from working on LA’s Olympic preparations to wildfire research that was published statewide.
Now employed full-time at SDG&E, Tyler is using GIS and data analysis to drive change in utility operations and community safety.
🗣️ “Breaking through that mindset and fully committing to my education was difficult, but once I did, I gained the confidence to push forward and succeed.”
💻 Read more about Tyler and our other amazing grads: Click the link in bio
#StudentSuccessStories #CalStateLA #WeAreLA #FirstGen #GIS #WildfireResearch #Classof2025Proud. Resilient. First-Gen Strong. 💛🖤
More than 500 EOP students will graduate as part of the Class of 2024/25, and we honored their achievement this week at the EOP Senior Recognition Ceremony. From inspiring speeches to joyful family moments, the celebration underscored the transformative power of higher education to uplift communities and improve lives.
We’re proud to be part of their journey.
#WeAreLA #CalStateLA #EOPStrong #FirstGenProud #SocialMobility #CSULA2025Celebrating 🍾 #calstatelagrad
Graduation #calstatelagrad #calstatela2024 #CalStateLAGrad
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Letters Class of 2024! 🎓 Each of you has a story and journey that has led to this incredible milestone. As you step into the future, know that the world is full of opportunities waiting for you to seize. Whether you come from Art, Communication Studies, English, Philosophy, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages & Literatures, Music, TV Film & Media Studies, Theatre & Dance, or Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies, your passion, creativity, and unique lived experiences are your greatest testaments to all that you are becoming. Embrace the challenges and adventures that lie ahead, and let your voice shine. We're so proud of you and can't wait to see the amazing things you'll achieve as Cal State LA Alumni! Here’s to your bright and brilliant futures! 🌟
To view our Commencement Photo Gallery, click the link in our bio!
#Calstatelagrad #ALforALL #CALClassOf2024 #YourFutureAwaits #EndlessPossibilities #ProudMomentsFinally did it 🤙🏼 on to the next journey 🫡 #calstatelagrad
May 20, 2024
One might say I “mastered” it today lol
But in all sincerity, I graduated with my masters today! What a ride it’s been from Fullerton College, to undergrad at Cal State LA then straight into the masters program! Huge shoutout to my lovely professors and thesis advisor for all their support as it has been instrumental in all I have done. Shout to Dr. Minslow for reading my long journal article and providing support and feedback. Shoutout to Dr. Lamata for having me as his Grad Assistant and helping show me the ropes of teaching and grading and connecting with students (I start my classes with a song because of him). Thanks to Dr. Knighton (not pictured boo) for also being on my committee and giving amazing advice and feedback and also providing me my second on campus job working in Special Collections! (I love special collections because I got to work in the library and it was so cool🤩) and lastly shout out to Dr. Karafilis who has guided me through the entire thesis process and helped me write a thesis I am incredibly proud of.
Thank you to my family for their endless support and love. I love you all with my whole heart. Special thank you to Steve for being there for me during my imposter syndrome days where I didn’t think I’d make it through the program to being so confident I talk his ear off. I love you🫶🏼 and thank you God for giving me the ability and tools to accomplish all I have so for. All glory and honor to Him because without Him I would have nothing.
To the end of an era at LA🫡
#calstatelagradAfter three years, I complete a bachelor’s degree as a first-generation graduate at 20.
At the end of the summer, I will earn my commission into the United States Army as a first-generation service member.
Coming to LA was everything I had hoped for and more. Along each step, I have made countless friends, colleagues, and mentors. I am eternally grateful for all the experiences and opportunities I have had. I exit with pure joy with remarkable learning and growth. I am here today to pave the way for the future of myself and the generations ahead of me. I am eager to see what the following chapter awaits with joining the 20% of Latinos with a bachelor’s degree.
Family, Friends, UCLA Army ROTC, and Cal State LA who have been a part of this journey, I step into this new chapter of life filled with appreciation. The lessons of those who came before me were driven by a commitment to service and today's commencement.
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#LeadersMadeHereSince1920After sleepless nights, mind boggling papers and exams, I am a college graduate! BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM CAL STATE LA #classof2024 #collegegrad #csula #calstatelagrad #calstatela
So proud of our newest graduate, Kiana kianuggh graduating today from CSLA calstatela with a BA in Art. #classof2024 #calstatelagrad
Today, we proudly celebrate the Class of 2024 from the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Cal State LA. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have brought you to this momentous day.
As Golden Eagles, you embody strength, determination, and resilience. As you step into the next chapter, carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the unwavering spirit of our community.
Congratulations to each graduate. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing the positive change you will bring to our communities and beyond. Here’s to a future filled with promise and possibility!
To watch the NSS Commencement ceremonies please go to the link in our bio.
#NSS4Success #CalStateLA #calstatelagradMy 22 year old daughter will be graduating university this Tuesday from Cal State LA. There are no words 😶 to say how proud I am of her. My whole life goal was to place her in the the best schools possible. That hard work has paid off. I love my Audrey!
#proudfather #graduation #fatherdaughterlove #fatherdaughter calstatela #calstatela #calstatelagrad #co2024 #classof2024Congrats Brisa!! 🎉🍾
#grad2024 #graduation #graduated #gradphotos #gradphotoshoot #calstatela #calstatelagrad #laphotographer #laphotographyAbout two years ago, I took her graduation photos for her bachelor's. Now we did them again for her master’s 🎓📸
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. #gradphotoshoot #graduationsession #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduationphotography #santaclaritaphotographer #santaclaritafamilyphotography #palmdalephotographer #losangelesfamilyphotographer #socalfamilyphotographer #lafamilyphotographer #burbankphotographer #santamonicaphotographer #chatsworthphotographer #sanfernandovalleyphotographer #lacountyphotographer #dtlaphotographer #thousandoaksphotographer #avphotographer #antelopevalleyphotographer #lancasterphotographer #riversidephotographerThe first graduate student in my lab successfully (&expertly) defended her master’s thesis on Friday. Lauren has been an absolute rockstar these last two years, helping build the PROSPER Lab from the ground up. It was very fitting that we had a graduation lunch for her fellowship after - 🎓! Magister Perez coming soon #calstatela #calstatelagrad #mycalstatela
Growing up, I have always felt safe and comfortable in academia. My time at Cal State LA has been nothing but learning, adjusting, and overall a new journey that, at times, was challenging but, in the end, rewarding. I take pride in being the first in my family to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, option in Mass Communication, and minoring in Social Media and Sustainability Marketing. (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ
I am ready to continue my academic journey at the University of Southern California to get a Master of Science in Digital Social Media as my professors in undergrad have prepared me for this next chapter in life. Ready to take up space in places where people like me hardly see, fortunate to be the first in my family to make it there.
Thank you to my friends and family for always keeping me grounded and inspiring me; I couldn't have done it without y’all! I can't wait for the next adventure! 👩🏽🎓🦅
#calstatela #calstatelagrad #csula #classof2023 #firstgenerationcollegestudent #educatedlatinaNow hotter by 1 degree 🎓🖤♟️
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#classof2022 #classof2023Congrats to the graduating Class of 2023! The Division of Student Life is proud of everything you have accomplished! #CalStateLAGrad
“Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly. The journey may be uncertain, but the destination is absolutely worth it.” #gradphotography #classof2023 #gradportaits #gradphotos #senioryear #graduatingclass #collegegraduation #sneakpeak
#calstatelagrad #csula #goldeneagle #graduation #LA #CalStateLAGrad #graduationpictures #classof2022 #joybykaphotography #sonyphotographer #626photographer #familyphotographer #couplephotographerYou know there was a time when I ain’t even think I’d graduate high school let alone any real idea of actually going to “college”
So I knew I wanted to make sure that my name and success throughout nightlife undeniably spoke for itself in spite of people’s misperceptions of me
But I still had something rambling around my brain that I could do both
That being said, making this milestone with everything I’ve got going on simultaneously was a personal victory.
Marcel “Repkin” Balladares
Major in Liberal Studies and Officially an expert in Science Fiction
#ClassOf2023 #CalStateLA #Graduation #CalStateLAGrad #UniversityLife #RepkinGolden hour was good to us 🫡
#calstatelagrad #calstatela #gradphotos #graduationpictures #laphotographer #sonyalpha #photography #portrait #graduationday🎓No fue fácil pero lo logré y eso fue gracias a Dios y a mi familia. Pero más bien gracias a mi mamá por siempre apoyarme en todo. Ya tengo mi licenciatura en desarrollo infantil (bachelors degree in child development). #classof2023 #calstatela #calstatelagrad #childdevelopmentmajor #calstatealumni #wearela #calstatela75
✅B.S in Mechanical Engineering✅
These past years have been very challenging but very rewarding as well. I complete my chapter as an undergrad and now onto new challenges.
#CalStateLaGrad #firstgenReady to get that dog-ree 😉🎓
Feat. #CalStateLAGrad @desiriecorona and her pups Kona and Kai 🐾 (📸: @meganburkephotography)
Seeing your creativity is always one of the best parts of Commencement! 🎨 Who had your favorite grad cap this year?
Ceremony 4 brought the joy, the pride, and the celebration!
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From crossing the stage to dancing with Eddie, the Class of 2025 made it unforgettable.
Your official Ceremony 4 photos are now ready—relive every moment and download your favorites!
👉 Tap the link in bio
#CalStateLA #Commencement2025 #GoldenEaglesGrad #WeAreLA #Ceremony4Black excellence was on full display at this year’s Black Grad celebration! 💥
🖤 From African drumming to powerful moments of joy, reflection, and unity—this was more than a ceremony, it was a movement. Congrats to the Class of 2025! #BlackGrad #BlackGradsMatter #CalStateLA #ClassOf2025The APIDA Graduation 2025 was a joyful tribute to community, culture, and achievement.
🌸🎓 From traditional performances to decorated sashes and heartfelt moments, we honored the diverse experiences and brilliance of our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American graduates.
Congratulations, Class of 2025—you are seen, celebrated, and unstoppable. 💖✨ #APIDAGrad #CalStateLA #CulturalCelebrations #ClassOf2025 #WeAreLA #AAPIHeritage🎓 Student Success Story: Rebekah Reyes
Addiction tried to write her story, but Rebekah Reyes rewrote it.
Now 33 and nearly 14 years sober, Rebekah is graduating with her Master of Arts in Sociology from Cal State LA. She’s turned her lived experience into purpose, interviewing recovering addicts for her thesis—people who, like her, have transformed their lives and excelled academically and professionally.
From a near-fatal overdose at 19 to being named a CSU Trustee Scholar and earning a $18K scholarship, Rebekah’s journey is rooted in truth, courage, and resilience.
🗣️ “I’m not just going off data. I’ve lived it. And I want to bring that into the classroom.”
Her next step is teaching, nonprofit work, and continuing to break cycles—for her family, her community, and those who need to see what’s possible.
✨ Read more about Rebekah and other inspiring graduates: Click the link in the bio
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #CalStateLA #CSUTrusteeScholar #AddictionRecovery #Sociology #NonprofitLeadership #Classof2025🎓 Just days away from Commencement 2025 at the iconic Shrine Auditorium—and we’re thrilled to announce our keynote speakers and honorary doctorate recipients, who will inspire our graduating Golden Eagles across three unforgettable days:
Kevin Xu – Global innovator, CEO, and Cal State LA Presidential Council member
@kenjeong – Actor, comedian, and creator of laughter and healing
@jokoy – International stand-up sensation and champion of storytelling
Their voices reflect excellence, resilience, and impact, just like our graduates. Get ready for a Commencement to remember! 💛🖤
#CalStateLA #Commencement2025 #WeAreLA #GoldenEaglesFlyHigh #KenJeong #KevinXu #JoKoy🎓 Student Success Story: Jarenni Ambriz
From South Central LA to Columbia University! Jarenni is graduating with a BA in Asian and Asian American Studies and heading to Columbia on a full scholarship for her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, with a research focus on underground heavy metal. 🤘🏽🎶
She’s a student archivist in special collections and archives at the university library who curated an exhibition on metal music in Los Angeles, and it is on display on the first floor of the library!
As a first-gen college student, Jarenni found power in both ethnic studies and music. Her research sheds light on the intersection of race, power, and grassroots artistry in the metal scene.
🗣️ “When you’re fighting oppression, you do it at the grassroots level. You have to reach out to local communities to fight.”
Join us in celebrating Jarenni and the Class of 2025!
To read more about Jarnenni and all of our other Student Success Stories, please click the link our bio
#StudentSuccessStories #WeAreLA #Classof2025 #CalStateLA #FirstGen #EthnicStudies #HeavyMetalResearch #CalStateLAtoColumbiaThis week, Cal State LA proudly hosted the Prison Graduation Initiative: Convening – Community and Careers — a transformative event dedicated to uplifting justice-impacted individuals through meaningful career and reentry opportunities. 💼✨
From community orgs like @lacjcod to city leaders like Jason Garcia from the LA Mayor’s Office, the day was a powerful reminder: Everyone deserves a second chance.
We’re proud to be part of the movement breaking cycles, building careers, and restoring dignity. 🕊️
#WeAreLA #SecondChanceMonth #ReentryWeek #CalStateLA #PrisonGraduationInitiative #CareerWithPurpose #EquityInAction #JusticeImpactedVoicesFeels really good that my college career comes to an end. Now it’s time to do something with my degree and keep on striving for the best. #classof2024🎓 #goldeneagle #calstatelagrad
I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles and I couldn’t be happier to meet this life goal. To my Husband, I want to thank you for your support throughout this journey. You have been my strength in getting me to face my challenges. To my Family and Friends, your love and support have gotten me to this point and I couldn’t have done it without you all. #calstatelagrad
dear mom & dad,
little lina joined the 20% of Latinos with a bachelor’s degree. thank you for keeping me on the right path and teaching me that it’s never impossible to achieve my dreams. I owe and dedicate this success to both of you. I hope I can keep on inspiring those who look up to me and be a role model to my little nieces & nephews. This is just the beginning for me and our entire family. 🎓✨I love you… we did it!!
#CalStateLAGrad👩🏻🎓💛🖤 G R A D U A T I O N • D A Y 🖤💛👩🏻🎓
Part 1. Huge thank you to my husband, my girls, and my family.
#CSULA #MSHCM #csulagrad #CalStateLAgrad #masteredit #hotterbyonedegree🎓 Day 2 of our Commencement festivities is here, and we will be conferring degrees for the College of Education; the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology; and the College of Ethnic Studies at 9 a.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 🌟 For those unable to join us, please tune into our live stream to catch all the action. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! ✨ We can't wait to witness the incredible paths you'll pave post-graduation. 💫
View the live stream at the link in bio.
#Classof2024 #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduationday #engineering #science #technology #education #ethnicstudies #losangeles #LACC“Family is the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.” 👩🏻🎓📸#calstatela #calstatelagrad #csula #csulagrad #csulagradphotos #losangeles #losangelesphotographer #portrait #portraitphotography #portraitphotographer #flashphotographer #calstatelaphotographer #explorepage #foryou
🎓 Today at 7 p.m., we'll be honoring our graduates from the College of Natural and Social Sciences at the Los Angeles Convention Center! 🌟 Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and conferring their degrees. Let's all come together and share in the excitement of this special moment! 👏
Can't make it in person? No worries! Tune into the livestream of the event at the link in bio. See you there! 🎉
#Classof2024 #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduationday #collegeonaturalandsocialsciences #losangeles #LACC'24 👨🏽🎓✔️ #Classof2024 #calstatelagrad #calstatela #graduation #losangeles
Diploma in hand. World at your feet. Soar! #CalStateLAGrad
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#calstatelagrad #firstgenerationgraduate #lawschoolnextCongrats Brisa!! 🎉🍾
#grad2024 #graduation #graduated #gradphotos #gradphotoshoot #calstatela #calstatelagrad #laphotographer #laphotographyART IMITATING ART🖼️🎓
📸: theartofnae
#csulagrad #mastersdegree #2024graduate #calstatelagrad #arthistoryClass of 2024 CSLA College of Business and Economics sliceofchristian 📸 #calstatelagrad
Congratulations to Mehnaj Akter Mim, student assistant from our operations and user experience team! Mehnaj earned her degree in Psychology, and plans to get her master’s but first — a gap year to travel and explore internships and work in the field. Congratulations Mehnaj, we are so proud of you! #CalStateLA #CalStateLAGrad
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#calstatelagrad #csula #goldeneagle #graduation #LA #CalStateLAGrad #graduationpictures #classof2022 #joybykaphotography #sonyphotographer #626photographer #familyphotographer #couplephotographerIt’s been a very long journey, but I’m finally finished. I’m thankful for the support from my gf, family, friends, cohorts and my professors. This wouldn’t have been possible without y’all.
Now onto the next step in my career! #rd #rd2be #calstatelagrad #calstatelaHere comes Class of 2023 🎓🎓🎓 #classof2023 #gradportaits #gradphotos #senioryear #graduatingclass #collegegraduation #sneakpeak
#calstatelagrad #csula #goldeneagle #graduation #LA #CalStateLAGrad #graduationpictures #classof2022 #joybykaphotography #sonyphotographer #626photographer #familyphotographer #couplephotographerThird and final shoot at calstatela! Congrats on your M.A. in Interpersonal Communication marcosasantos 🥳
One of his Marcos’ skills is videography 🎞️ and his most recent project was creating a 30-minute documentary about life without parole in tandem with burnett.ad.73 ‘s thesis. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 🎊
P.S. I also painted his graduation cap!! 🎓 Excited to share the other caps I painted this graduation season 🥰
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#calstatelagrad #calstatela #classof2023 #mastersofpublichealth
PC: ilene_squires_photo𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓴 𝓾𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓵 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 🎓
📷: Dr. Ho #CalStateLAGradJust two gals straight from south central doing the thing ✨👩🎓
Halíssyn x Zymélah ☸️⚓️
Hermanas por vida, Sisters for life 💖💜
#CalStateLaGradoh how the tassels have turned 🎓 grateful for the last 3.5 years, can’t wait for the next journey ahead of me! #CalStateLAGrad
📸: clayreabeClass of 2023, the sky’s the limit. 🦅🎓
Shout out to #CalStateLAGrad @janettt.r, receiving a B.A. in Sociology (Social Gerontology) from @calstatelanss. (📸: @shotbybobby)Congratulations, Class of 2023! We can't wait to celebrate you next week at Commencement.
Share your grad photos and memories by tagging us and using the hashtag #CalStateLAGrad and visit the link in our bio to download printable signs and social media graphics to mark this milestone and celebrate your accomplishments.Goal completed! I had my dreams set all throughout high school… To be the first in my family to receive a college degree but life had other plans. I became a mom at 19, went back to school for my AA at Pasadena City College, received my Master Teacher permit, had my second baby and learned to navigate the world of a single mom. Continued my education and received my Montessori degree to become a Montessori teacher… FINALLY, graduating in a few days with my Bachelors Degree in Child Development and Site Supervisor permit! It has been a long journey but it was worth every sleepless night and stressful day! If there’s something I’ve learned throughout all of this, is that it’s never too late to go back and finish what you started. Here’s to many more accomplishments!👩🏻🎓💜🎉 PC: orellanaphoto #CalStateLAGrad #WeAreLA #CalStateLA75
Honestly don’t like how Instagram reels diminish the quality of my photos so I’m not doing that again 🫠 eff the algorithm 😂
Anyways here’s my second round of graduation photos! Allen Burnett, M.A. 🎓 He defended his thesis today so he’s a freshly minted master of communication studies with a focus in social justice! 🙏🏾 Allen was always so articulate in classroom discussions and is so inspiring to his peers in and outside of his cohort, including me 🧡 He’s one of the few authoethnographers to come out of the program and has the rare trait of blending story telling with literature, personal experiences and data. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you my friend! 🥳
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