Graduation season has officially kicked off — with Cal State Long Beach celebrating its class of 2026 this week.
CSULB’s commencement ceremonies began on Sunday, May 17, and will continue through Thursday. On Monday, May 18, hundreds of graduates from the College of Business walked the stage at George Allen Field on campus. Hundreds more family members, friends and loved ones cheered for their graduates as they accepted their diplomas. The College of The Arts was also scheduled to celebrate commencement on Monday evening.
Grace Lee celebrates her Masters Degree in Finance with friends and family after commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Rania Zarli waits for her turn to walk the stage during Cal State University Long Beach commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
CSULB President Dr. Loren Blanchard congratulates Masters Degree graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Dr. Mona Zanhour places an academic hood over the head of a Masters Degree graduate during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
CSULB President Dr. Loren Blanchard congratulates Masters Degree graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
CSULB President Dr. Loren Blanchard speaks during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Professor Chris Marino places an academic hood over the head of a Masters Degree graduate during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Dr. Mona Zanhour places an academic hood over the head of a Masters Degree graduate during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Interim and acting CSULB President Andrew Jones speaks during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Grace Lee celebrates her Masters Degree in Finance with friends and family after commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Dr. Mona Zanhour places an academic hood over the head of a Masters Degree graduate during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Dr. Mona Zanhour places an academic hood over the head of a Masters Degree graduate during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
CSULB President Dr. Loren Blanchard speaks during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Interim and acting CSULB President Andrew Jones speaks during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach Masters Degree student Muhammad Hammoudeh takes a selfie with his fellow graduates in Financial Analytics during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cal State University Long Beach celebrates its graduates during commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at George Allen Field on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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Grace Lee celebrates her Masters Degree in Finance with friends and family after commencement ceremonies for the College of Business at CSULB on Monday May 18, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
This was the first time CSULB held its commencement festivities on campus in five years. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSULB held its graduation ceremonies at Angel Stadium in Anaheim from 2021 to 2025.
On Monday, with the Walter Pyramid in the background, graduates shook hands with administrators and faculty, including new CSULB President, Loren Blanchard, and accepted their diplomas.
In all, around 10,000 students are expected to walk the stage this week — before moving on with the next stage of their lives.