Spring 2026 Cultural Reception Registration

Thank you for your interest in participating in this year's Cultural Reception!

Cal Poly's Cultural Reception celebrations are held in addition to the official university commencement ceremonies. Cultural Receptions are facilitated through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to honor the diversity of our students, acknowledge their identities, and commemorate successful college careers. All students, regardless of sex, gender, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin are welcome to attend and participate.

Disability Commencement Reception
DATE/TIME/PLACE
This reception is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the academic achievements and contributions of all students who want to celebrate with the Disability communities or who find connection in their stories and traditions. It provides a space to honor personal and collective successes, while uplifting the values and histories that shape students’ experiences.

Jewish Commencement Reception
DATE/TIME/PLACE
This reception is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the academic achievements and contributions of all students who want to celebrate with Jewish communities or who find connection in their stories and traditions. It provides a space to honor personal and collective successes, while uplifting the values and histories that shape students’ experiences.

Southwest Asian North African (SWANA) Commencement Reception
June 12th, 2026, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Multi-Activity Center
This reception is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the academic achievements and contributions of all students who want to celebrate with SWANA communities or who find connection in their stories and traditions. It provides a space to honor personal and collective successes, while uplifting the values and histories that shape students’ experiences.

Please note that the information provided below is confidential and used for programming purposes only.

Which Cultural Reception(s) are you interested in participating in? (Please check all that apply) *This question is required.

Disability Commencement Reception
Jewish Commencement Reception
Southwest Asian North African (SWANA) Commencement Reception

First Name *This question is required.

Middle Name (Optional)

Last Name *This question is required.

Please spell your name phonetically Musty the Mustang -> "MUST-ee the MUST-ang

What Are Your Gender Pronouns?

Hometown *This question is required.

Cal Poly Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

Phone Number *This question is required.

Graduation Quarter/Semester *This question is required.

Degree Program *This question is required.

Major(s) *This question is required.

Minor(s)

Concentration(s)

Student Club/Organization Affiliation(s)

Personal email address *This question is required. Non-Cal Poly email This question requires a valid email address.

What is your SWANA origin? (Optional)

Do you have any accessibility needs? *This question is required.

Please list what accessibility needs you have. *This question is required.

Do any of your guests have mobility impairments that require accessibility assistance? *This question is required.

All of the cultural events are ADA compliant, but what are some other ways we may be able to assist your guest? *This question is required.

Are you planning to participate in the main Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 in Alex G. Spanos Stadium? *This question is required.

Why not? *This question is required.

Do you have any food restrictions? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.