Events & Receptions

Graduate and Professionals’ Open House

Honors Day Convocation

Tuesday, April 28, 2020,
11:15am,
Samuelson Chapel

A university-wide assembly in which undergraduate honor students are recognized and special awards and scholarships are presented.

Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals Commencement Reception

Friday, May 8, 2020
5:15pm
Soiland Practice Gym

Each year the Professionals team throws a large, yet intimate, party to celebrate graduating Professionals students and their accomplishments. Family, friends, and loved ones are also encouraged to attend!

School of Management Graduation Banquet

Thursday, May 14, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kingsmen Park

A banquet celebrating the accomplishments of both the Undergraduate and Graduate School of Management Classes of 2020 including students in the Professionals Program who are earning their degrees in Accounting, Business Management, or Organizational Leadership. There will be a Cal Lutheran swag raffle, great food, table magic, music, dancing, photo booths, games and more! Graduating students are free! Last year, a record 700 people attended. Bring your friends and family because this will be a community celebration not to miss! For more information and to register, please see our official event page here.

Baccalaureate

Friday, May 15, 2020
5:00pm
Samuelson Chapel

Baccalaureate is a religious worship service for all graduates and their families. This worship celebrates a graduate’s degree completion and commends them to God’s blessing and keeping. This worship service includes the celebration of Holy Communion. Graduates wishing to process with fellow graduates line up at the Luther Statue in front of the library by 4:45pm wearing their caps and gowns. Graduates who prefer not to process as well as all families and friends should go directly into Samuelson Chapel. Seating for family and guests is on a first-come, first-seated basis.