Sacramento State announces return of Winter Commencement ceremonies

(FOX40.COM) — California State University Sacramento announced the return of its Winter Commencement ceremonies to recognize students who complete their degrees during the fall semester.
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“We want to take the time to honor and celebrate them, and make sure they know we are proud of them,” said Sacramento State President Luke Wood.

During Wood’s “100 Days of Listening,” he said students expressed the need for winter ceremonies to make a comeback. The last Winter Commencement was in December 2017. He also acknowledged the challenges some students face when having to travel to the region months after completing all their courses. 

The Winter Commencement is scheduled to return on Dec. 14 and 15 at the new event center inside The WELL on the university’s campus. Students expected to graduate in the summer or spring of 2025 will have spring ceremonies at Golden 1 Center in May.