Here is what Fresno State students and community members should know about graduation ceremonies.
The university’s 115th commencement, held May 15-16, will celebrate students and affinity groups who completed a degree between Summer 2025 and Spring 2026.
All eight of Fresno State’s academic colleges will hold their own ceremony to honor students graduating in that field of study. Affinity groups will also host their own separate ceremonies and celebrations.
Ceremony locations include the Save Mart Center, the Resnick Student Union (RSU), the Satellite Student Union (SSU) and the Student Recreation Center. For guests unable to attend, commencements will be livestreamed.
For ceremonies at the Save Mart Center, seating is first-come, first-served and tickets are not required to attend. Guests are encouraged to arrive 45 minutes before ceremonies begin, as there will be security checkpoints at all entrances.
Free parking around the arena will be available during commencement weekend.
Per the Fresno State commencement website, only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be permitted inside the Save Mart Center. Smaller bags measuring 4.5″ x 6.5″ x 2″ are also permitted, in addition to one approved clear bag.
Exceptions for essential medical items will be made, but are subject to inspection.
More information can be found here.
Commencement schedule for Friday, May 15:
- Craig School of Business: 8-9:30 a.m. at the Save Mart Center
- College of Social Sciences: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
- College of Science and Mathematics: 1:15-3:15 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
- Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: 4:15-5:30 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
- Kremen School of Education and Human Development: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
Commencement schedule for Saturday, May 16:
- Lyles College of Engineering: 8-9 a.m. at the Save Mart Center
- College of Arts and Humanities: 10-11:30 a.m. at the Save Mart Center
- College of Health and Human Services: 12:30-2:15 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
Other commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16:
- American Indian Graduation Honoring and Celebration: 2 p.m. in the Ruiz Ballroom located inside the RSU
- African American Student Recognition Ceremony: 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center (East Gym)
- International Convocation: 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the SSU
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration: 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Student Recreation Center (East Gym)
- Rainbow Graduation Celebration: 5-6 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center (Peters Education Center)
- Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration: 7-10 p.m. at the Save Mart Center