The Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association is happy to announce that Black Graduation Registration is NOW OPEN!
Black Graduation Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
SMSU North Conference Center
California State University, San Bernardino
On-time Registration: $45 per student (Now-May 3rd)
Late Registration: $55 per student (May 4th-May 7th) - Please note: your name will not be printed in the program.
Purchase includes cultural sash, graduation gift, and 10 guest tickets
Register for Black Grad Here: https://tinyurl.com/BlackGrad26
If you would like to participate as a volunteer or attend as a faculty/staff member, please complete the link below:
Volunteer/Faculty registration: https://forms.gle/YQdkLybK28tHJTVb9
Please visit our website: https://www.csusb.edu/bfssa/events/black-grad-ceremony. If you have any questions or concerns, please email questions to blackgrad@csusb.edu
Past Black Graduations
32nd Annual Black Grad Recognition Ceremony 2025
Location: SMSU North Conference Center, California State University, San Bernardino
Ceremony Co-Chairs: Cherica Bell and BFSSA Executive Board
Contact: blackgrad@csusb.edu for more information
Details: The 32nd Annual CSUSB Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony with cultural entertainment, a procession, a symbolic ceremony, and cultural sashing. This is a pre-commencement celebration presented by the Black Faculty, Staff & Student Association to honor our Black graduates who have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree. It is an opportunity for you to be recognized for your accomplishments.
If you plan to participate in the ceremony, please click the registration link below and follow the next steps. The Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony does not replace the University Commencement Ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to attend both.
31st Annual Black Grad Recognition Ceremony 2024
Date: May 2024
Ceremony Co-Chairs: BFSSA Executive Board
Contact blackgrad@csusb.edu for more information or to join the committee.
30th Annual Black Grad Recognition Ceremony 2023
Location: SMSU North Conference Center, California State University, San Bernardino
Ceremony Co-Chairs: Cherica Bell and BFSSA Executive Board
Contact blackgrad@csusb.edu for more information
Details: The 30th Annual CSUSB Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony with cultural entertainment, a procession, a symbolic ceremony, and cultural sashing. This is a pre-commencement celebration presented by the Black Faculty, Staff & Student Association to honor our Black graduates who have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree. It is an opportunity for you to be recognized for your accomplishments.
If you plan to participate in the ceremony, please click the registration link below and follow the next steps. The Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony does not replace the University Commencement Ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to attend both.
All participants and guests (regardless of vaccination status) are encouraged to wear face coverings (except children under 2 years old), and be free of COVID symptoms. CSUSB will continue to take precautions as necessary to ensure the health and safety of our fellow coyotes and guests.
29th Annual Black Grad Recognition Ceremony 2022
Date: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: SMSU North Conference Center, California State University, San Bernardino
Details:
Come join us for the 29th Annual CSUSB Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony with cultural entertainment, a procession, a symbolic ceremony, and cultural sashing. This is a pre-commencement celebration presented by the Black Faculty, Staff & Student Association to honor our Black graduates who have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree. It is an opportunity for you to be recognized for your accomplishments.
If you plan to participate in the ceremony, please click the registration link below and follow the next steps. The Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony does not replace the University Commencement Ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to attend both.
Contact blackgrad@csusb.edu for more information
All participants and guests (regardless of vaccination status) will be required to wear face coverings (except children under 2 years old), be free of COVID symptoms, and show proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the ceremony. CSUSB will continue to take precautions as necessary to ensure the health and safety of our fellow coyotes and guests.