MEXICALI & Tijuana GRADUATIONS
The Mexicali and Tijuana graduation ceremonies are open to all graduating students and are designed to build bridges across the U.S.-México border. They provide an opportunity for graduates whose immediate family members cannot cross the border to attend SDSU's commencement to celebrate their achievement with loved ones in México.
Please note: Participating in these ceremonies does not replace or prevent students from also attending their college’s primary May commencement at SDSU-San Diego or SDSU-Imperial Valley.Tijuana Graduation
Information about the Tijuana Graduation
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4 - 6:00 p.m.
UABC, Tijuana
Register for the Graduation Here
You may also copy and paste this link into a browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuFaRGdeEQ-EPz_-cGx7yfB8AwmFY18NpbfvvJuWmC9itE8A/viewform
The Tijuana transborder registration deadline is:
Friday April 3, 2026.
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: Amount of tickets each graduating student will receive will depend on how many
students are participating in this ceremony. Additional information will be provided
at a later time. Each guest must have a ticket to enter the venue.
Q: How will I know if there are any additional tickets available?
A: This information will be provided during the mandatory orientations. Participating
students can choose to attend the mandatory orientation Tuesday, April 14 from 10-11am
or Wednesday, April 15 from 3-4pm. This will be a zoom meeting and details, including
zoom link, will be provided to registered participants.
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.
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Information about the 2026 Mexicali Graduation:
The History of the Building Bridges Graduation Ceremony:
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.
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: UABC Mexicali Theater
Registration will close on Monday, March 2nd.
The Building Bridges Graduation will be held in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. For more information contact SDSU-IV Alissa Ramos: [email protected].
News Coverage
CBS News (national) NBC7/KNSD El Imparcial Telemundo 20/KUAN 2023 NBC News (national)El Latino San Diego
Tijuana Press
The Baja Post
Enlace Informativo
Hablemos del Campo
Periodismo Negro
California Medios
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.
