Special Events at SFSU

Celebrate special events throughout the year marking academic and other milestones at SFSU.

SFSU doesn’t miss an opportunity to celebrate its students, faculty and alumni and their achievements. Throughout the year, we plan several special events to showcase our community and recognize our brightest minds. A few of our notable events include:

  • Convocation
  • Alumni Hall of Fame
  • GatorFest
  • Discover SFSU
  • Commencement

The University’s largest event of the year is Commencement, which takes place at the close of the spring semester and celebrates graduates from all six academic colleges. Hosted at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, the event draws more than 30,000 guests honoring Gator graduates. We hope to one day celebrate you there!

More Information about Commencement

More Special Events

Community is an important part of SFSU life, and what better way to come together than with events like these?

SFSU kicks off each academic year with its traditional Opening Convocation ceremony for faculty and staff. It’s an opportunity for the SFSU president to welcome faculty, staff and campus leaders to a new academic year and share important developments. It’s also an opportunity to welcome new faculty to the University.

Each fall, the University honors outstanding alumni at a celebration for being the brightest in their field and communities.

GatorFest is a series of events that take place at the start of the new academic year. The purpose is to welcome new Gators to the community and prepare them both academically and socially for the year ahead.

Each October, the University holds an open house to showcase our campus community to new and prospective students.

Our spring open house is a chance for admitted students to get to know our campus and for us to showcase what make SFSU a special place to live and learn.

Contact us

If you have questions about campus events, please reach out to the University Engagement team.