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Each semester, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) recognizes the accomplishments
of graduating international students at our bi-annual International Graduation Celebration.
International graduates and their guests are invited to join us for this festive occasion.
Spring 2025 International Graduation Celebration
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 3:00-4:30 PM (short program begins at 3:20 PM) Location: Student Union Meeting Room 4A/B
Graduates are encouraged to wear traditional attire from their home country or their
cap and gown.
Registration
Graduates, kindly confirm your attendance and guest count via this online form by May 17, 2025.
Program Agenda
3:00 PM
Doors Open, Mingling
3:20 PM
Welcome Message of Congratulations Student Speakers Special Recognition Closing Words
3:40 PM
Enjoy the reception and activities
4:30 PM
Thank you for joining us!
Graduating International Students
The following information for graduating international students provides more detail
about how to participate in the Celebration as well as other ways in which ISSS honors
international graduates.
ISSS is pleased to invite graduating international students and their guests to an
in-person celebration!
Graduates, please register by the deadline noted above.
Guests are welcome to attend. Graduates, please indicate the number of guests when
you register.
Be prepared to upload:
1 photo of yourself
A brief message for your fellow graduates or family (50 words or less)
We will prepare a slide for each graduate who registers for the celebration and provides
the information requested above. Please note that this slide is only for ISSS use
and is separate from whatever your department or university commencement may be doing.
Each semester, one international graduate student and one international undergraduate
student are selected to represent their graduating class at our Celebration. Interested students should apply via the online form by April 29, 2025. Selected speakers will be notified by May 2, 2025.
Eligibility
Must be graduating the semester that they are applying to speak
Must be in good academic standing (Grad Students: GPA of 3.0+; Undergraduates: GPA
of 2.0+)
Criteria Successful candidates will submit an application that…
Appeals to the interest and common experiences of SJSU international students
Demonstrates clarity of ideas (well-organized, clear message)
Demonstrates quality of content (thoughtful, creative, and original)
ISSS is pleased to offer a small graduation gift to all international graduates. Gifts
will be available for pick up at the following dates and locations:
At the Celebration (see details above)
At ISSS during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM) between May
12-30, 2025.
Graduates can be featured on our Instagram in multiple ways:
Tag us on Instagram at @SJSUinternational and we’ll share your post on our Stories
When you register for the Grad Celebration, you’ll have the option of indicating if
you want us to share your slide in an Instagram post. Provide your ID handle and we’ll
tag you when it’s posted.
Not attending the Celebration but want a slide? Just fill out the registration form
and select the “not attending, but create a slide for me” option. Don’t forget to
indicate that you want it posted on Instagram.
