Commencement 2012
San Francisco State University’s annual Commencement celebration for all graduates will take place Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rain or Shine, at Cox Stadium. In addition to the main Commencement ceremony, many colleges, departments and programs hold receptions/ceremonies for graduates and their guests. Check the receptions link for the latest information. This website will be updated throughout the spring semester.
Have a question that isn’t answered on this website? E-mail commence@sfsu.edu
Commencement News:
Jose Antonio Vargas named SF State's 2012 Alumnus of the Year
Philanthropist Barbro Osher to receive honorary degree
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee to keynote SF State Commencement
Ceremony at a Glance
--Gates to Cox Stadium open at 10:30 a.m.
--Graduates line up at noon to march into the stadium at 12:15 p.m.
--The ceremony runs from approximately 1 – 3:30 p.m.
--Traveling to campus: To avoid heavy traffic, the best way to get to and from campus may be through public transit. For more information, visit SF State’s Parking and Transportation Web page or 511.org for help in planning your trip to campus.
--Free parking will be available in Lot 20, the parking garage located off Lake Merced Boulevard on State Drive; Lot 25 on Winston Drive; and Sunset Circle, on Lake Merced at Sunset Boulevard, approximately 10 minutes by foot to campus. Lot 20 is closest to Cox Stadium. Street parking is also available.
--Watch Commencement live online at www.sfsu.edu/~commence/SFSU_Commencement.mov (You will need Apple QuickTime Player. Download it free here.)
Do you have a special graduation story to tell?
Are you part of a family affair of graduates, e.g., a mother/daughter combo or assorted siblings? Did you create a one-of-a-kind major? Are you getting your dream job after graduation? Perhaps you overcame difficult odds getting to college and plan to make your life's work helping others who need a hand? E-mail the details to SF State’s Office of University Communications at pubcom@sfsu.edu Selected submissions will be featured on SF State News and/or passed along to the news media.
Please note:
No pets except service animals will be allowed in Cox Stadium. Also, alcoholic beverages, balloons, coolers/ice chests, banners, signs, beach balls, silly string and fireworks are not allowed at Commencement. Also, because the majority of guest seating in the stadium is on bleachers with steep steps, the use of baby strollers is not recommended. Smoking is not permitted in or around Cox Stadium. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas on campus; please see the Smoking Areas Map.
