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APARC iconAsian Pacific Islander South Asian American
Recognition Celebration

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The Asian Pacific American Resource Center cordially invites you to participate in the 2026 Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American
Recognition Celebration which will take place Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, 11:00am-1:00pm at California State University, Fullerton. The celebration serves as part of the many Cultural Recognition Celebrations hosted by Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC). This event centers the unique experiences, contributions, and cultural legacies of APISSA students while honoring the collective strength, perseverance, and brilliance of all who have completed their academic journeys.

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2026 Cultural Celebration Registration

The Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration will take place Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 , and will honor students graduating in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. During the ceremony, students will receive a stole as they make their way across the stage. There is no cost to attend for participating students or their guests. Only registered students will be able to participate in the ceremony and receive a stole.

The celebration serves as part of the many Cultural Recognition Celebrations hosted by Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC) and recognizes the accomplishments of graduating APISSA students. 

Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
California State University, Fullerton

Registration is Open!

CSUF Cultural Recognition Celebrations are voluntary and open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin

About The Ceremony

Registration

Due to limited capacity, the number of participants in the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration is limited. Registered students will receive an email to confirm their participation.

The cultural recognition celebration will consist of a processional, remarks from university officials and selected student speaker, reading of students’ names, and recessional. Each students’ name will be called, and they will have the opportunity to make their way across the stage and receive their stole.

Guests

Loved ones are integral parts of the collegiate journeys of students. In addition to celebrating the student participants at APISAA Recognition Celebration, we are also honoring and celebrating the family and friends who have supported and stood alongside the students . Each registered student participant may bring up to 4 guests to the ceremony with them. Please indicate the exact number of guests you will be bringing on the confirmation form.

Attire

Student Participants should wear their full CSUF regalia (cap and gown) to the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration. Students participating in the ceremony will receive their APISAA stole as they make their way across the stage when their name is called.

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Additional Questions

Please visit the DIRC Cultural Recognition Celebration page for answers to general questions or contact aparc@fullerton.edu

APISAA

We use the term APISAA, which stands for Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American, as a pan-ethnic classification that intentionally includes South Asians as part of our community. There is a great diversity of identities and ethnicities encompassed under the APISAA umbrella, including East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander. 

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FAQs

Q: I am unable to attend the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration and I would like to still wear the stole to my Academic graduation. Am I able to register for the cultural recognition celebration just to get the stole?

A: No. You will only receive a stole if you attend the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. No exceptions.

Q: What will be the timeline of the event when I am called on stage? (will I be called on stage?)

A: Students participating in Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration will watch 2-3 cultural and student performances, and listen to staff, faculty, and student speakers. Students will receive their graduation stole as they make their way across the graduation stage when their name is called.

Q: If I am on a waitlist when/how will I be notified if I can participate?

A: If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified no later than Friday, April 17th, 2026 if you can participate.

Q: How long will the ceremony last?

A: The Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, approximately 2 hours.

Q: What will the attire be?

A: Students participating in the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Recognition Celebration are expected to wear their full CSUF regalia (cap and gown). Students are welcome to wear cultural attire.  Students will receive their APISAA stole as they make their way across the graduation stage when their name is called.

Q: How many tickets can I receive for my guests?

A: Each registered student participant may bring up to 4 guests to the ceremony with them.

Q: Will parking be provided for the day of the ceremony?

Parking is free for the Cultural Recognition Celebration. Students and their guests are recommended to park in the Titan Student Union parking structure for convenient access to the event.

Q: What is the cost to participate in the ceremony?

A: There is no cost to attend for participating students or their guests.

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