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MEXICALI & Tijuana GRADUATIONS

These ceremonies are dedicated to building bridges between the U.S.-México border by providing graduates whose immediate family members cannot cross the border to attend their sdsu commencement the opportunity to celebrate graduation with their loved ones in México.

Note: Participating in these graduations does not prevent or replace students’ ability to participate in their college’s primary May commencement ceremonies in SDSU-San Diego and SDSU-Imperial Valley.

News Coverage

CBS News (national)
NBC7/KNSD
El Imparcial
Telemundo 20/KUAN
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NBC News (national)
El Latino San Diego 
Tijuana Press
The Baja Post
Enlace Informativo
Hablemos del Campo
Periodismo Negro
California Medios

Information about the Tijuana Graduation

Thursday, April 25, 2024
4 - 7 p.m. 
UABC, Tijuana 

Register for the Graduation Here

or copy and paste this link into a browser:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMY8aIzJT3zHHGty8hbd38s-qOixln0_9k8w7jn4WZykPong/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

The transborder registration deadline is April 7, 2024.

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FAQ

Q: Is this ceremony in Tijuana, Mexico the same as the SDSU San Diego Commencement?
A: The ceremony in Tijuana is a ceremony to celebrate the success of SDSU students graduating and whose parents are not able to attend the commencement ceremony at the San Diego Campus. The San Diego Campus, however, is a ceremony that includes conferral of degrees. Graduate students will only be hooded at the San Diego commencement ceremonies.

Q: If I attend the ceremony in Tijuana, can I also attend the San Diego campus Commencement ceremony?
A: Yes, you can attend both.

Q: How many guests can I attend?
A: We will be providing each graduating student with four (4) tickets. As the graduation date approaches, we will make every effort to accommodate additional guests if other graduating students are not using all four tickets.

Q: How will I know if there are any additional tickets available?
A: An email will be sent to participating students indicating day, time and location to obtain (1) one additional ticket. This will be on a first come, first served basis.

Q: Is there parking available at UABC?
A: Yes, parking will be available. Please see the map and directions for detailed information.

Q: Do I need to wear the SDSU Regalia (cap and gown)?
A: Yes, all participating graduates must be wearing SDSU’s regalia. Students can also wear any stoles or cords provided by programs or other departments.

Q: Will babies need a ticket? 

A: If it is a baby that will not be occupying a seat, they can attend without a ticket. But please make sure that they are in someone's lap so that they do not take the seat of another guest. We are at full capacity. Thank you for your understanding. 

 

In Appreciation to Our Sponsors

SDSU Associated Students

SDSU-IV Associated Students

SDSU-IV Chicanex Sin fronteras

SDSU Office of the President

SDSU Center for Commuter Life

SDSU International Affairs

SDSU Latinx Resource Center

SDSU New Student and Parent Programs

SDSU Office of HSI Affairs 

SDSU-IV Professional Skills Development Center

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Tijuana

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali

Information about the 2023 Mexicali Graduation

This historic ceremony was first implemented, in May 14, 2022,  by the Cross-Cultural Center at SDSU- Imperial Valley at Casa de la Cultura (Histórica Escuela Cuauhtémoc) en Mexicali, Baja California, México; with the support of the SDSU Office of the President, the Office of HSI Affairs, International Affairs, Associated Students of SDSU Imperial Valley, Chicanex Sin fronteras of SDSU Imperial Valley, and the SDSU-IV Professional Skills Development Center. To learn more about the history of the Building Bridges Graduation please click here

This year the SDSU-IV Cross-Cultural Center is proud to collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, MX to support our Building Bridges Graduating Class of 2023 at UABC-Mexicali. SDSU prides itself on being a Hispanic Serving Institution by supporting the social justice of our Transfronterizx students at the California-Baja California borderlands.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

The Building Bridges Graduation will be held in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on Friday, May 17, 2023. Please note that registration for this event is now closed. For more information contact the SDSU-IV Cross-Cultural Center at [email protected]