CHI/LAT GRAD FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

  • When is CHI LAT GRAD Celebration?

  • CHI LAT GRAD Celebration will be Friday, June 12th, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM. Doors open at 4:00 PM for registered participants. Doors open at 5:00 PM for families and friends. The celebration will take place at the U Center located at 750 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616.

  • What is the difference between CHI LAT GRAD Celebration and UC Davis Commencement?

  • The Annual Chicanx Latinx Graduation Celebration honors the personal and academic achievements of graduating students — both undergraduate and graduate — who identify as Chicanx or Latinx or are friends of the ChiLat community. This event differs from the UC Davis Commencement ceremonies held at the Golden 1 Center by providing an inclusive celebration that fully embraces the significance of each graduating student's experience. All students are welcome to attend and celebrate with their peers, family and friends. The celebration is bi-lingual and there is a $35 to participate.

    More information about UC Davis Commencement can be found here - https://www.ucdavis.edu/commencement

  • Am I able to participate in multiple graduations if so, is there overlap? 

  • Yes - CHI/LAT Graduation is completely separate from campus commencement. You can participate in one or the other, or you may also choose to participate in both. If you are participating in the Friday 2:30 pm UC Davis Commencement, you should head to Davis as soon as the Ceremony ends to get in the U Center by 5:45 pm. 

  • Who can participate in CHI/LAT Graduation?

  • Anyone who has already graduated in Fall 2025 & Winter 2026, and all students who intend to graduate Spring 2026 and Summer 2026. All students are welcome to attend and celebrate with their peers.

  • How many tickets am I able to receive for CHI/LAT Graduation?

  • Each registered participant who has paid their fee will receive five (5) Guest Tickets. The participating Graduate DOES NOT need a ticket. Tickets are only for their invited guests. If you do not need all of your tickets please email [email protected]. 

  • How do we request extra tickets?

  • We recognize that graduating participants may need extra tickets. We ask that registered participants complete our extra ticket request form as soon as possible. Once the payment period is closed on Friday, May 1st, 2026 we will email participants that completed the extra ticket form.

    Please note - emailing El Centro does not guarantee you will receive extra tickets. DO NOT purchase guest tickets from other participants. Only registered participants may request extra tickets.

  • Are participating graduates allowed to walk the stage with a guest or family member?

  • After the Class of 2022, we stopped allowing participants to walk across the stage with a family member or guest due to an increase in the number of participants which continues to grow each year.

  • Are children able to attend?

  • Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and under. Age determination is handled by ticket-takers and security.

  • Will the ceremony be in Spanish?

  • Yes, this will be a bilingual ceremony and it will be in both English and Spanish. 

  • How much does it cost to participate in CHI/LAT Graduation?

  • The cost will be $35 which includes digital photos walking on stage, video recording of ceremony, lifetime memories with family.
  • Where can I pay to participate?
  • Payments can be made beginning Monday April 13th, 2026 using cash or check. If paying by check, please make it payable to "Regents of the University of California" or "UC Regents". Please visit El Centro located in Memorial Union 210. Operating hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  The last day to pay will be Friday May 1st, 2026.

    Please note- We strongly encourage early payment to secure your participation. If payment is not made participants will lose their spot and tickets will be redistributed.
  • What happens if I submit my registration but I don’t pay?
  • If you do not pay your participation fee you will be dropped from the list of participants and your guest tickets will be redistributed.
  • If I need to cancel my participation what should I do? Would I get a refund? What is the deadline to cancel?
  • Please notify us as soon as possible via email at [email protected] to submit your cancellation request. Unfortunately we are not able to process any refunds.
  • I'm a faculty member/administrative staff member participating in the ceremony. What do I need to know?
  • Please contact [email protected] for information to participate in the stage party or to volunteer. There will be a call for stage party participants and volunteers by the end of April.
  • What if a guest can’t attend the in-person event? Will it be Livestream?
  • There will be a recording available after the event. Please check back on our website after the event to access the recording or visit our YouTube Channel.
  • What accommodations are available for guests with limited mobility?
  • Please complete our Accommodation Request Form to provide details regarding the accommodation request. The day of the event, we will have volunteers at the guest entrance with a list of names of guests who need accommodations. They will guide guests to designated seats.
  • How do we know if we registered for the CHI/LAT Graduation Celebration? Will we receive a confirmation email?
  • Qualtrics does not send out an email confirmation. Please screenshot the end of the survey and email [email protected] with proof of registration. 
  • Interested in Volunteering?
  • If you are interested in volunteering to support the Chi Lat Graduation Celebration, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form. This is an a special event that makes a major mile stone for UC Davis graduates, their families and friends. Help make this a special moment!