LFCoB Undergraduate Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GYM 100
This momentous occasion is open to students graduating with the following majors/minors:
- Decision Sciences/Business Analytics
- Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
- Finance
- International Business
- Labor and Employment Studies
- Management
This event - organized by SHRM, FAME, and student volunteers from HTEM, LES, and MGMT - is a testament to your hard work and dedication throughout your academic journey at SF State. It's your time to bask in the limelight, be acknowledged, and come together in a celebration that truly befits your achievements!
Event Details
DATE Tuesday, May 19, 2026
SCHEDULE 4:00pm: Graduates rehearse
4:30pm: Doors open to family and friends
5:30pm: Graduation Recognition
LOCATION Gymnasium: San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gym
San Francisco State University GYM 100
ATTIRE While this is a semi-formal event, Academic Regalia is preferred
TICKETS Graduates: $20.00 each; comes with 2 FREE guest tickets
Tickets
All tickets will be distributed at check-in on the day of the event, and may be claimed by either the graduating student or their designated representative IF they assigned one upon purchasing.
YES, YOUR NAME WILL BE CALLED ON STAGE
Historically, we have provided each student with a dedicated slide featuring their name, major, photo, and a short message, which is displayed as they walk across the stage. We will offer this again this year; at a minimum, every graduate present will have their name announced during the ceremony. In order for us to be able to provide this for you, please fill out the Qualtrics Survey below.
Dates to Remember
April 21, 2026 - May 1, 2026: Graduate Registration
$20.00 to reserve your spot as a graduating student. This includes TWO (2) FREE guest tickets.
If you choose not to avail the two free tickets during this time, you will lose these free tickets. You will have to purchase the tickets separately, so make sure to get them during this registration period.
May 4, 2026 - May 11, 2026 (if tickets remain): Guest ticket sales open
- Max of 8 guest tickets per graduate at $10.00 per ticket
- Graduate Registration ends on May 11, 2026 - MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE QUALTRICS FOR SLIDE CONTENT BY THIS DATE. After May 11, we WILL NOT be accepting any more slide submission entries. Without these entries, your slide will only have your name and major.
After May 11, 2026 (depending on availability): All remaining tickets will be available for purchase
- No purchase limit
- $10.00 per ticket
Frequently Asked Questions
To register, please use this link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/ucorp?itemcode=UCORP-47335
If you have any concerns, please reach out to cobus@sfsu.edu, and include your name and UIN.
Yes, your name will be called on the stage. Historically, we have provided each student with a dedicated slide featuring their name, major, photo, and a short message displayed as they walk across the stage. We will do our best to offer this again this year; however, at minimum, every graduate present will have their name announced during the ceremony.
No. If you choose not to get the two free tickets during registration (when you reserve your spot), you will lose them. You will have to purchase the tickets separately, so make sure to get them during this registration period.
To ensure every graduating student has the opportunity to register and bring their two guests, the guest ticket limit will not be lifted until May 11, 2026. You may purchase up to eight (8) additional guest tickets between May 4 and May 11, depending on availability.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REGISTER YOURSELF MORE THAN ONCE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL TICKETS.
We will strictly enforce all dates and ticket limits. Any attempts to bypass the system will result in cancellation of the excess tickets without refund, and those tickets will not be honored.
AGAIN, WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY ATTEMPTS TO BYPASS THE SYSTEM.