Graduation Celebrations

The Carl A. Fields Center works with student planning committees and alumni affinity groups to organize five (5) annual graduation celebrations that highlight 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 is required and will open in late fall 2026.

The APIDA, Pan-African, and Latine Graduation Celebrations will also be livestreamed on Sunday, May 23, 2027 for family members, friends, and supporters to join virtually via Media Central Live.

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) GRADUATION CELEBRATION

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Celebration, 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.

A group of students wearing their graduation regalia are smiling and facing the camera

Sunday, May 23, 2027 from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Richardson Auditorium

Registration for graduates is required.

Tickets are required for guests to attend.

LATINE GRADUATION CELEBRATION

The Latine Celebration was first initiated by students in 1990 who desired the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the important role that Latine 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 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.

Five members of the Princeton Mariachi band stand on stage with their instruments, playing a song for the audience

Sunday, May 23, 2027 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Richardson Auditorium

Registration is required.

MIDDLE EASTERN, NORTH AFRICAN & ARAB (MENAA) GRADUATION CELEBRATION

six graduating students are stood facing the camera with smiles on their faces

Wednesday, April 28, 2027 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Prospect House

Registration is required.

NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS GRADUATION CELEBRATION

Five graduates stand smiling in front of the camera wearing their stoles and carrying their respective Native blanket

Monday, April 26, 2027 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Prospect House

Registration is required.

PAN-AFRICAN GRADUATION CELEBRATION

The Pan-African Celebration, 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.

Four graduating students stand in front of the camera wearing their graduation regalia and Kente stoles

Sunday, May 23, 2027 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Richardson Auditorium

Registration for graduates is required.