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CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2026
- College of Business Administration
- College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences 1
- College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences 2
- College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- College of Education, Health and Human Services
Dereice's Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
College of Education, Health & Human Services
Dereice Cyril Dawson, Jr.
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Resilient Belonging: Exploring Cultural Identity, Peer Networks, and Communal Resilience Among Black Students at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs)
Congratulations 2024 Grads!
Thank you for being here to celebrate Dereice Dawson, Jr. and their accomplishment of attaining a college degree. It has come through hard work, dedication, long nights studying, and the support of their friends, family, and especially you!
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Cheers to our graduating students! You did it!
You did it!
We could not be more proud of your accomplishments. Today marks a milestone in your
life and sets you on a path for an exciting and fulfilling future. I am continually
inspired by the creative thinking and work our students do to spark innovation, creativity
and discoveries. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, I know you will
continue to work hard, take risks and ask questions.
On behalf of all of us at California State University San Marcos, congratulations again on this monumental achievement. The world is waiting for you! Go Cougars!
-President Neufeldt
On behalf of all of us at California State University San Marcos, congratulations again on this monumental achievement. The world is waiting for you! Go Cougars!
-President Neufeldt
Gifts for your Grad
Say congratulations with the perfect gift for your graduating student. The bookstore
will be open for extended hours including on commencement day. Leis, gear and more
can be pre-purchased or on the same day for pickup at the venue. Browse the selection
from our vendors to find the items that shows them you care.