cultural Graduations

The Carl A. Fields Center works with student planning committees and alumni affinity groups to organize five (5) annual cultural graduation ceremonies that celebrate the accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students who have engaged in many areas of diversity at Princeton University. These ceremonies are open to all graduating students and their families regardless of identity.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required for graduates wishing to participate in any of the cultural graduations. The deadline to register was Sunday, April 6, 2025 and is now closed.

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) GRADUATION

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation, inaugurated in 2018, highlights the academic and personal accomplishments that have shaped the journey of the graduating class at Princeton University. This celebration provides an opportunity for the graduates to come together and engage with the APIDA community and be inspired to become the next leaders.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Richardson Auditorium

APIDA Registration Form: bit.ly/APIDA2025

LATINX/E GRADUATION

The Latinx Graduation was first initiated by students in 1990 who desired the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the important role that Latinx students have played in shaping the landscape of Princeton. What started as a small gathering in the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall has expanded in size and scale over the years and now takes place in Richardson Auditorium. The graduation ceremony provides an opportunity for family and loved ones to recognize the accomplishments of the graduates while embracing their new important roles as Princeton alumni.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Richardson Auditorium

Latinx/e Registration Form: bit.ly/LATINX2025

MIDDLE EASTERN, NORTH AFRICAN & ARAB (MENAA) GRADUATION

Monday, April 28, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm

Prospect House (Room TBD)

MENAA Registration Form: bit.ly/MENAA2025

NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS GRADUATION

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm

Prospect House (Room TBD)

Native American & Indigenous Registration Form: bit.ly/NATIVE2025

PAN-AFRICAN GRADUATION

The Pan-African Graduation, inaugurated in 2005, serves as an intimate gathering for family, friends and members of the African diaspora to celebrate the culture and accomplishments of the graduating class.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Richardson Auditorium

Pan-African Registration Form: bit.ly/PANAFRICAN2025