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</p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Is it just us, or does the semester seem to speed up after Spring Break? Keep calm and finish strong, Matadors! ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Today is here to help you keep track of important dates — for students and graduates alike.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">For all ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ students</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, the <a href="; target="_blank">Student Academic Calendar</a> </span><span data-contrast="auto">is always helpful.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">March 20-26</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Spring Recess (aka Spring Break)</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">March 31</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Cesar Chavez Day. Campus is closed for the state</span> <span data-contrast="auto">holiday.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 12</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Last day of formal instruction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 13-19</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Final Exams.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 25</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Last day of academic year.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 29:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Memorial Day holiday. Campus is closed.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 30</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Summer classes for sessions 1 and 2 begin.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">For Graduating Seniors</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, the <a href="; target="_blank">¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Commencement </a></span><span data-contrast="auto">and <a href="; target="_blank">document deadline</a> pages </span><span data-contrast="auto">are key resources. Here are some important dates for graduates:</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Commencement Ticket Information</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">March 1-April 14</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Download and/or email your <a href="; target="_blank">Commencement tickets</a> for loved ones (tickets are free of charge but limited). </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Cap and Gown Information</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Information from Herff Jones, Graduation Suppliers)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><a href="; target="_blank">Cap/Gown Rental</a> home shipped in 10-15 days for $16.95. </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">April 16</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: <a href="; target="_blank">Cap/Gown Rental</a>Â home shipping <strong>fee increases</strong> to $24.95.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">April 30</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Cap/Gown Rental Home Shipping closes.</span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 8</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Pre-Ordered Cap/Gown Pick-up at ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ <a href="; target="_blank">Campus Store</a>. </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 9</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Walk-in Cap/Gown Rental Opens at ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Campus Store</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 13</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Honors Convocation, 6 p.m., Library Lawn. Tickets required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">July 28</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: Last day to submit documents and confirm awarding of bachelor’s degrees for Spring 2023. </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">May 19-25: Commencement Ceremonies </span></b><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">The <a href="; target="_blank">commencement ceremonies page</a> includes dates and times of commencement ceremonies by college, as well as numerous cultural celebrations, such as Black Graduation, Rainbow Graduation and hooding ceremonies for master’s and doctoral graduates. </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Friday, May 19 6:00 p.m</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">College of Engineering and Computer Science</span><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">College of Science and Mathematics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Saturday, May 20 8:00 a.m.</span></b><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">College of Social and Behavioral Sciences I</span><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">(Africana Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Justice Studies, Geography, History, Sociology, Urban Studies/Planning)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Saturday, May 20 6:00 p.m.</strong><br />
Michael D. Eisner College of Education<br />
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences II<br />
(Political Science, Public Administration, Public Sector Management, Psychology, Social Work)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sunday, May 21 8:00 a.m.</span><br />
</strong><span data-contrast="auto">College of Humanities </span><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">College of Health and Human Development IÂ </span><br />
<span data-contrast="auto">(Communication Disorders, Family and Consumer Sciences, Kinesiology)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Â </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sunday, May 21Â </strong><b>6:00 p.m.</b><br />
College of Health and Human Development II<br />
(Assisted Tech Studies, Child and Adolescent Development, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Recreation and Tourism Management)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Monday, May 22Â </strong><strong>8:00 a.m.</strong><br />
David Nazarian College of Business & Economics</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Monday, May 22Â </strong><strong>6:00 p.m.</strong><br />
Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication</p>
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