Graduation

Graduation Ceremony

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Family and Guest Information

Commencement is a special time to celebrate your graduate for their hard work and academic achievement!

What to Know

We invite parents, families, and guests to attend the California Health Sciences University (CHSU) Class of 2025 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State. Doors open at 10:00 am for seating. Please kindly be seated by 10:45 am. The ceremony starts promptly at 11:00 am.

The graduation ceremony will also be livestreamed on the CHSU YouTube page.

Directions and Parking

The Save Mart Center arena is located at 2650 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 at the intersection of Chestnut and Shaw Avenues. Free parking is available during Commencement directly north of the arena. For specific directions to the arena, please review the Save Mart Center visitor information.

Expectations

CHSU Commencement has a zero-tolerance policy for disorderly behavior. All events are alcohol, drug, smoke, vapor and tobacco-free. Graduates and guests will not be permitted to carry alcoholic beverages into ceremony sites or consume them there. Intoxicated or disruptive individuals will not be permitted into the event, or will be escorted from the venue.

Items Not Permitted

The university and/or the Save Mart Center does not permit the following items at the Commencement and Hooding Ceremony:

• Smoking materials including but not limited to lighters and all vaping paraphernalia.  All tobacco products are prohibited.
• Outside food, drinks, cans, bottles, or containers of any kind including coolers (exceptions are made for baby food).
• Signs and Banners.
• Balloons.
• Fireworks, explosives, and weapons including firearms, knives, sticks, chains, spiked jewelry, and spiked belts.
• Laser pointers.
• Noisemakers and Air horns (marine type in a can).
• Strollers.
• Backpacks, bags larger than 12” X 6” X 12”, or sealed packages of any kind, including presents.

What to Bring

Please review the Save Mart Center visitor entry requirements in advance. Only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be allowed inside Save Mart Center. Small clutch bags, 4.5″ x 6.5″ x 2″ can be taken into the arena in addition to one of the approved clear bags. An exception will be made for any necessary medical items, but such items are subject to inspection.

Security Screening

Guests attending the CHSU Commencement ceremony will pass through metal detectors and security screening prior to entering the Save Mart Center. Security is present at the arena before, during, and after the ceremony.

Accessibility

Please visit the Save Mart Center website detailing accessibility information for guests. Learn about accessible seating and parking, interpretors, service animals, assisted listening devices, elevators and wheelchair escorts.

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Order Announcements

Announcements for the Commencement and Hooding Ceremony are available for purchase online through the California Health Sciences University page on the Jostens website.

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GraduatE dinner and Awards – Graduate Only Event

Our faculty, staff, administration, and trustees are excited to celebrate the Class of 2025. Graduates only are invited to attend a Graduate Dinner and Awards event held in their honor.

California Health Sciences University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Biosciences and Health Professions

Class of 2025
Graduate Dinner and Awards

Friday, May 16, 2025
5:30 – 8:30 pm PDT

Fort Washington Country Club
10272 N. Millbrook Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730

Formal or Professional Attire is Requested

This is an invitation only event.
Invited guests have submitted an RSVP in advance.

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Hotels with Special CHSU Rates

Some hotels in Fresno, Clovis area offer members of the CHSU campus community special rates at its properties. You will find more information at the reservation link below.

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Grad week (Tentative)

MSBS Graduates will prepare for the upcoming Commencement and Hooding Ceremony.

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Monday, May 12, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Graduate Breakfast and Exit Day – Graduates Only

Time	Topic	Presenter
09:00 am – 10:00 am	Graduate Breakfast and Announcements (Student Lounge)	All
10:00 am – 10:45 am	Dean’s Hour (Classroom 1)	Dr. Sree Pattipati
10:45 am – 11:15 am	Financial Aid & Registrar (Classroom 1)	TBA
11:15 am – 12:00 pm	Graduate Survey, Rehearsal, Regalia Pick Up (Classroom 1)	All

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Friday, May 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Graduate Dinner and Awards Ceremony – Graduates Only

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at Save Mart Center

8:30 am	Graduates Arrive
10:00 am	Guest Seating Begins
10:45 am	All Guests Requested to be Seated
11:00 am	Ceremony Begins Promptly at 11:00 am
1:00 pm	Ceremony Concludes

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Diplomas

For information about Diplomas, visit the Office of the Registrar’s page.

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