CLSU to Recognize 2,731 Graduands for its 71st Annual Commencement Exercises; Half of the Graduating Class to Finish with Honors

Committed and dedicated to producing quality graduates, the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will hold its 71st Annual Commencement Exercises on July 14, 2023, at the CLSU Auditorium with the theme "Marching Ahead of the Curve: Strategic Foresight in the Internationalization of Higher Education." Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, Undersecretary for Regional Operations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), will serve as the guest of honor and commencement speaker. USec Mabborang, a partner and supporter of the University in implementing R&D programs and projects, is expected to inspire the 2,731 graduands as they march on to their future. Meanwhile, almost half of the graduating class is set to receive an academic honor wherein two are Summa Cum Laude, 125 are Magna Cum Laude, 953 are Cum Laude, 22 are with honors, and 48 are with special awards for their contribution to sports, arts, and journalism, among others.The breakdown of graduating students by college is as follows: College of Education - 539; College of Business Administration and Accountancy - 501; College of Arts and Social Sciences - 371; College of Engineering - 475; College of Science - 190; College of Agriculture - 363; College of Home Science and Industry - 239; College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM) - 12; College of Fisheries – 19; and the Distance, Open and Transnational University (DOTUni) - 22. This year's commencement exercises is accounted for the highest number of graduates and academic honors. Additional Graduation Advisory: 1. Due to the inclement weather that we are experiencing, the 71st Commencement Exercises will now be held at the CLSU AUDITORIUM, ONE SESSION IN THE MORNING ONLY. 2. ASSEMBLY TIME will be 5:00 am and the ACADEMIC PROCESSION will start at Rizal Park at exactly 6:00 am. Parents/guardians can accompany the graduates during the procession up to the Auditorium entrance. 3. After the procession, parents/guardians may proceed to ISPEAR Gymnatorium and Multi-Purpose Gym for the viewing of the graduation ceremony. Live streaming of the event will also be available via the official CLSU Facebook page. 4. Faculty with no tasks during the graduation are no longer required to attend the ceremony. Only the university officials, deans, ushers/usherettes, registrars, records in-charge, and other faculty and staff with graduation involvement should be in attendance. Please bring your umbrellas. Stay safe and dry!