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.
Information about the Tijuana Graduation
Friday, May 2, 2025
4 - 6:30 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/1FAIpQLSfRMle2DUvJv95pTuFVK3x4uRBcEsn5TdciAx7jYvN9oyXopQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
The transborder registration deadline is April 7, 2024.
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.
Information about the 2025 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.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 from 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
The Building Bridges Graduation will be held in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Please note that registration for this event is currently closed. For more information contact the SDSU-IV Cross-Cultural Center at [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.
