Receptions/Recognition Ceremonies
Many colleges (or departments and programs within a college) hold receptions or ceremonies for graduates and their guests either before or following Commencement. Some events are by invitation only. Graduates attending receptions held after Commencement may want to meet family members there after the ceremony to reconnect and relax before facing traffic out of the area. (Follow the links below.)
Pre-Commencement Ceremonies and Receptions
Post-Commencement Ceremonies and Receptions
Pre- and post-Commencement receptions will be listed here as they become available. The receptions after the main ceremony will also be listed in the Commencement Program that is given to guests as they enter Cox Stadium and to graduates as they lineup or as they begin to march. Please note that they are subject to change. Check here for any up-to-Commencement-Day changes or, better yet, confirm with the department arranging the event in question.
Pre-Commencement Ceremonies
Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts (BECA)
Commencement Reception is part of BECAfest on Friday, May 17at 5 p.m. in St. 1.
The BECA Graduation Celebration is Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. in McKenna Theatre.
College of Business Graduate Reception
Friday, May 24, 2 to 5 p.m.
BUS and HSS Courtyard
For more information, contact Larry Low: llow@sfsu.edu
CAD Graduation Recognition Ceremonies
Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon (Volunteers and workers will arrive at 8 and will stay until 1 p.m.)
McKenna Theatre, Creative Arts Building
For more information, contact Noelle Trinidad, CAD AOC,at ext. 5-3911or e-mail telleon@sfsu.edu
Classics; Comparative & World Literature Reception
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Humanities Building, 3rd floor lobby area near main elevator.
Creative Writing Events
Baccalaureate party, Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in HUM 512
Continental Breakfast Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.to noon in HUM 381
CFS/D Pre-Commencement Celebration
Saturday, May 25 from 9 to 11 a.m.
GYM 147
For more information, e-mail cfsd@sfsu.edu
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Graduation Recognition
May 24 at 5 p.m. (seating will commence at 4 p.m.)
Palace of Fine Arts in the Presidio, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
Contact Jane DeWitt at dewitt@sfsu.edu for more information
Computer Science Department Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
TH 331
For more information, contact Niki Jorgensen at mjorgens@sfsu.edu
Criminal Justice Studies End of Year Event
Friday, May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Patio Espanol, 2850 Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco
Design and Industry Graduation Reception and Celebration
Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m.,
Creative Arts room CA 153 (Reception) and Knuth Hall (Celebration).
Educational Opportunity Program Recognition Program
Friday, May 24 at 11a.m.
Jack Adams Hall, Cesar Chavez Student Center
For more info e-mail rhon@sfsu.edu
School of Engineering 9th Annual Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 25 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Carol Channing Theater at Lowell High School, 1101 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco, CA 94132
Contact Marsha Harris at mch7@sfsu.edu with questions.
For more informaiton, visit http://engineering.sfsu.edu
English Reception
Saturday, May 25 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in HUM 202
Environmental Studies Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Knuth Hall, Creative Arts Building
Geography & Human Environmental Studies Department Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 24 at 6 p.m.
Coppola Theatre
Contact Erica Thoma at ericatom@sfsu.edu for more information.
Graduate College of Education
Department of Secondary Education Single Subject Credential Program Celebration
Thursday, May 23, 5 to 7 p.m.
United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Graduate College of Education
Department of Elementary Education Breakfast Reception
Saturday, May 25, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Burk Hall rooms 173, 175, 177
Graduate College of Education
Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies (ELSIT) Breakfast Reception
Saturday, May 25
Burk Hall
Location and time to be announced
Graduate College of Education
Educational Doctorate Program Graduation and Reception
Saturday, May 18, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Seven Hills Conference Center
Graduate College of Education
Department of Elementary Education
Multiple Subject Credential Program Celebration
Friday, May 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Burk Hall room 28
College of Health and Social Services
Child and Adolescent Development Department Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon in Mc Kenna Theatre
(Volunteers and workers will arrive at 8 a.m. and will stay until 1 p.m.)
For more information, contact Noelle Trinidad at ext. 53911 or telleon@sfsu.edu
Health Education Department Bachelor of Science Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24
Doors open at 1 p.m.
Program begins at 2 p.m.
Admission by ticket only
Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
For more information, contact the Department of Health Education at (415) 338-1413 or e-mail hed@sfsu.edu
Health Education Department Masters of Public Health Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24
Doors ope at: 5:45 p.m.
Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Admission by ticket only.
Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
For more information, please contact the Department of Health Education at (415) 338-1413 or e-mail hed@sfsu.edu
History Department Reception
Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. in SCI 270
Jabulani Black Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24
Main Gym Doors open at 4 p.m. Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, e-mail drodgers06@yahoo.com
International Business Society Recognition Ceremony
May 24, Gym 147, doors open at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact president@ibs-sfsu.org or projectmanager@ibs-sfsu.org
Office of International Programs
19th Annual Celebration of Achievement Reception
Friday, May 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Vista Room Burk Hall
For more information: www.sfsu.edu/`oip/f1services/Workshops/COA.htmI
International Relations Graduation Banquet
Friday, May 24
Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
Doors open at 6 p.m., Tickets: $60;
TICKET SALES: IR Lounge, every Tuesday and Wednesday from noonto 1 p.m. through April or by contacting IRSA@mail.sfsu.edu
Kinesiology Department Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 25 from noon to 2 p.m.
Quad area in front of gym
For more information, e-mail Carly Matsukuma or Maria Allain
Liberal Studies Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Golden Gate Music Concourse
For more information, e-mail jennifer.s.guzman@gmail.com
Mathematics Department Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m.
SCI 210 with reception to follow in TH 404
Contact: Mathematics Chair David Bao at dbao@sfsu.edu
Modern Greek Studies Graduating Minors Reception
Friday May 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Humanities 577
Museum Studies Commencement Ceremony and Reception
Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30-7 p.m.,
Location: HUM 510 and 5th floor lobby area near HUM 500.
School of Nursing Hooding and Pinning Ceremony
Monday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
McKenna Theatre, Creative Arts Building
For more information, contact Mary Ann van Damat vandam@sfsu.edu
Philosophy Reception
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Humanities Building, 5th Floor Elevator Foyer
Physics & Astronomy Department Graduation & Recognition Reception
Friday, May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Stern Grove (19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd.)
Contact: Stephanie Lauber at stephaniemlauber@gmail.com
Political Science Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
McKenna Theatre, with a reception to follow at Jack Adams Hall.
By invitation only. Ticket purchase required.
Students can purchase tickets through the Creative Arts box office or online at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=ff70e6f39c3f2162cca3768d5ec2b099
Public Administration End of the Year Event
Friday, May 24, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m.
SF State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, room 609
For more information, e-mail Bridget McCracken at mpa@sfsu.edu
Psychology Department Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 24 at 6 p.m.
Pier 3, San Francisco – Hornblower Cruises (aboard the Hornblower)
Contac: Jacob Cable at cablejac@sfsu.edu with questions
Note: Tickets must be purchased for the event.
School of Music & Dance Reception
Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
Presentations will be in Knuth Hall, and the reception is in CA 153.
It's free for graduates and award recipients – everyone else will need to get a ticket from the box office.
Recreation, Parks and Tourism 2013 Convocation
Friday, May 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.:
- Stadium tours from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Internship Project Poster presentations from 6 to 7p.m.
- Speakers/recognition/reception from 7 tp 9 p.m.
Candlestick Park
For more information, contact Erik Rosegard at rosegard@sfsu.edu or (414) 338-7529.
Theatre Arts Department Graduation Celebration
Ceremony: Saturday, May 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in McKenna Theatre
Reception: Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. in CA 123 immediately following the celebration in McKenna
Urban Studies & Planning Department Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Seven Hills Conference Center
For more information, e-mail Julie Perez at dusp@sfsu.edu
Post-Commencement Ceremonies
American Studies Reception
Saturday, May 2 5following Commencement in HUM 219
Anthropology Anthropology
Recognition Ceremony: Saturday, May 25, 4 to 5:30 p.m in Knuth Hall
Reception: SCI 270, directly following the department ceremony
Students must RSVP to anthro@sfsu.edu regarding their attendance and the number of guests they plan to bring.
Students attend for free and are allowed two guests who may also attend for free. Beyond 2 guests, each ticket costs $5. Tickets will be available for pick up and purchase at the Anthropology Department office, SCI 377.
Art Reception
Saturday, May 25 following Commencement outside of the Fine Arts Gallery, FA 238
Biology Annual Baccalaureate and Masters Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m.
GYM 100
Contact Jee Quong at jquong@sfsu.edu or (415) 405-3591.
Note: Tickets must be purchased for the event.
Cinema Reception
Saturday, May 25 3 to 5 p.m, following Commencement in FA 143
Counseling Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Ceremony: May 25 at 3:30 p.m.
McKenna Theatre, Creative Arts building
Reception: May 25 immediately following hooding ceremony (about 6 p.m.)
Cesar Chavez Student Center in front of the taqueria
For more information, contact Margie Lam margiel@mail.sfsu.edu or Prescilla Ng
College of Ethnic Studies Graduation Reception 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 3 to 6 p.m.(immediately following commencement)
Jack Adams Hall, Cesar Chavez Student Center
Graduate College of Education
Department of Special Education/Communicative Disorders Program
Sunday, May 26 -- Time to be announced
Ceremony at 1 p.m. in McKenna Theatre
Receptionat 3 p.m., immediately following ceremony inthe lobby of Burk Hall
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Reception following Commencement on May 25, in HUM 474
Humanities
Reception following Commencement on May 25 in HUM 219
Journalism
Recognition ceremony in Knuth Hall, Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m. to noon
PACE Ceremony(Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavors)
Sunday, May 26
Main Gym Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
For more information: filgrad.director@ gmail.com or 415-338-1918
Technical & Professional Writing
Reception following Commencement on May 25 in HUM 414, the Technical & Professional Writing Program office
Women & Gender Studies
Reception following Commencement on May 25 in HUM 316
