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Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony (CLRC)
The Serna Center at Sacramento State is committed to honoring graduates at the annual Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony (CLRC).
The recognition ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of students as they complete their degrees and become Hechxs en Sac State (Made at Sac State). CLRC offers family members a culturally inclusive experience, as it is hosted in Spanish and English and honors Chicanx/Latinx culture, heritage, and life.
We cannot wait to celebrate our graduating students, their families, friends, and loved ones!
2026 Ceremony Details
Date:
To be determined
Time:
To be determined
Location:
To be determined
Register for the 2026 Ceremony
We invite Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 graduates to participate!
Priority deadline: To be determined
Registration will open in November 2025. Please check back for details or contact the Serna Center at sernacenter@csus.edu.
Volunteer
Help us make this year’s Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony a success! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, registration, and more. The link to assist with the 2026 ceremony will become available November 2025.
Volunteer Sign Up - Not available at the moment
Frequently Asked Questions
Students who will graduate in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.
There is no cost to participate for graduates or their guests. Participation is completely free.
The ceremony is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. ASL interpretation is available upon request.
Registration for the 2026 ceremony will open November 2025.
Like Commencement, the CLRC ceremony times are assigned based on your college. For example, all College of Education majors will be part of the same ceremony.
Photo Gallery: Past Ceremonies
2023 Ceremony Video Recap
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This event is voluntary and open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the California State University, Sacramento provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
The California State University, Sacramento complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
The California State University, Sacramento is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Sacramento, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.