Welcome

The Chicano/Latino Commencement dedicates its efforts to promoting a graduation commencement ceremony for Latino or interested students who have fulfilled the requirements towards receiving a Baccalaureate or Masters degree from California Polytechnic State University, San luis Obispo. This commencement ceremony positively portrays the accomplishments of Latino students to siblings, parents, and friends.

Established in the 70's, the Club takes an active philanthropic approach. Throughout the school year, members raise funds for their annual commencement ceremony, and for the scholarship program. The Chicano commencement ceremony has become one of the premier recognition programs for Latinos at the campus of California Polytechnic State University. The annual commencement ceremony will recognize members for their contributions to the Club, honor all graduating Latino students, and honor all graduating Latino students with outstanding academic performance.

The scholarship program further spotlights exceptional Latinos who qualify for the club's scholarships. Chicano Commencement invites students to apply for scholarships awarded by the club. A total of four $500-scholarships are awarded, all of them to students already accepted and planing to attend Cal Poly the following fall quarter.

Members manage the club under the guidance of Rosie Pico a Cal Poly alumni and ex-Chicano Commencement graduate, and Maria Gomez-Jauregui a Cal Poly alumni. It is under this guidance and through our member's planning and dedication that our productive fund raising activities have allowed us to invest in future Latino Students.