Frequently Asked Questions
Cultural recognition celebrations
Please see the general FAQs for all DIRC Cultural Recognition Celebrations. Please also visit the specific website of the ceremony you are attending for more specific information.
Pan-Afrikan Recognition Celebration
APISAA Recognition Celebration
Nuestra Graduación
Lavender Recognition Celebration
Undocu Recognition Celebration
How much do the ceremonies cost for graduates and guests to attend?
There is no cost to attend any of the DIRC cultural recognition celebrations for graduate or guests. Graduates who attend the ceremony will receive a free stole or cord to go along with their graduation regalia.
Can I purchase the stole or cord and not attend the ceremony?
No, stoles or cords are not available for purchase at this time.
Who is eligible to participate in the recognition celebrations?
Students who graduated or are graduating in any of the following semesters are eligible to participate in the DIRC cultural recognition celebrations: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023. Registration is open from March 13th, 2023- April 21st, 2023. Once all spots are filled, students will be placed on a waitlist and notified by April 29th, 2023 if they are moved to the registrant list.
Are guests permitted to attend the DIRC recognition celebrations?
Yes, guests are welcome to attend the DIRC recognition celebrations. Please refer to the specific website of the ceremony for guest details.
Where can I park for the ceremonies?
Parking permits are not required on campus during the weekends when the ceremonies are taking place. Please see the specific website of the ceremony you are attending for location of ceremony and the location of the nearest parking structure. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services
for more information.
What is the attire for graduates?
Each ceremony has a different attire requirement, please visit the specific website of the ceremony you are attending for details.
I am a Masters or Doctoral graduating student; will I be hooded at the cultural recognition ceremonies?
Each ceremony is handling hooding differently, please visit the specific website of the ceremony you are attending for details.
What COVID precautions are being taken at the cultural recognition celebrations?
We are following the State of California and University requirements for events during the Covid-19 pandemic. The organizing committee will communicate any required precautions with graduates and their guests as needed. Please visit CSUF COVID-19 Information & Resources
for more information.
I have addition questions, who should I contact?
Please contant the resource center that is hosting the celebration you have questions about:
Pan-Afrikan Recognition Celebration
Hosted by the African American Resource Center
aarc@fullerton.edu | 657-278-3230
Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American (APISAA) Recognition Celebration
Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Resource Center
aparc@fullerton.edu | 657-278-3742
Nuestra Graduación
Hosted by the Latinx Community Resource Center
lcrc@fullerton.edu | 657-278-2537
Lavender Recognition Celebration
Hosted by the LGBT Queer Resource Center
lgbtq@fullerton.edu | 657-278-4218
Undocu Recognition Celebration
Hosted by the Titan Dreamers Resource Center
tdrc@fullerton.edu | 657-278-3234
