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.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required for graduates wishing to participate in any of the cultural graduations. The deadline to register is Sunday, April 6, 2025 and is now OPEN. Use the links below to register:
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
2024 Cultural Graduation Links
Photo Albums: APIDA // Latinx/e // MENAA // Pan-African
Graduation Ceremony Recordings: APIDA // Latinx/e // Pan-African
2023 Cultural Graduation Links
Photo Albums: APIDA // Latinx // MENAA // Pan-African
Graduation Ceremony Recordings: APIDA // Latinx // Pan-African
2021 Virtual Cultural Graduation Links
2021 APIDA Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet
2021 Latinx Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet
2021 MENA Graduation Video
2021 Pan-African Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet
2020 Virtual Cultural Graduation Links
2020 APIDA Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet
2020 Latinx Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet
2020 MENA Graduation Video
2020 Pan-African Graduation Video & Graduate Spotlight Booklet