Cultural Graduations
Celebrate Culture. Honor Achievement. Build Belonging.
Cultural Graduations are powerful, community-centered celebrations that honor the achievements, identities, and lived experiences of our graduating students. Hosted in partnership with campus and community groups, these ceremonies recognize students’ academic accomplishments while uplifting their cultural heritage, family, and support networks.
At The HUB, we are proud to support Cultural Graduations as part of our broader commitment to multicultural education, equity, and belonging at Sonoma State University.
Why Cultural Graduations Matter
For many students—particularly those from historically marginalized communities—Cultural Graduations offer a deeply meaningful space to be seen, celebrated, and affirmed. These celebrations:
Honor students’ cultural identities and family traditions
Create a sense of belonging and pride for graduates and their loved ones
Recognize the collective support systems that helped students reach this milestone
Strengthen community connections across campus
Your support helps ensure these celebrations remain accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all students who choose to participate.
Sponsorship Tiers
Ideal for: Major community partners, foundations, corporations, alumni groups
Impact: Covers stoles for approximately 75–100 students
Recognition:
- Prominent recognition as a Legacy Sponsor across all Cultural Graduation Celebrations
- Logo placement on:
- Cultural Graduation websites
- Event programs (print & digital)
- Verbal acknowledgment at all Cultural Graduation ceremonies
- Opportunity to include a congratulatory message to graduates (approved content)
- Recognition on SSU diversity and cultural graduation social media
- Invitation for representatives to attend ceremonies as honored guests
Ideal for: Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, campus departments, alumni-owned companies
Impact: Covers stoles for approximately 35–50 students
Recognition:
- Logo/name recognition on:
- Cultural Graduation websites
- Event programs
- Verbal acknowledgment at one selected Cultural Graduation
- Recognition in a collective sponsor appreciation social media post
- Invitation for Representative to attend a Cultural Graduation ceremony
Ideal for: Small businesses, campus partners, alumni, community organizations
Impact: Covers stoles for approximately 15–20 students
Recognition
- Name listed in event programs and on Cultural Graduation websites
- Group acknowledgment during ceremonies
- Recognition in a thank-you social media post
Ideal for: Individuals, affinity groups, faculty/staff supporters
Impact: Covers stoles for approximately 7–10 students
Recognition:
- Name listed on Cultural Graduation websites and digital programs
- Included in a collective donor thank-you list
Ideal for: Individual donors, families, alumni
Impact: Partial support for stole production
Recognition
- Name listed on Cultural Graduation donor webpage (optional anonymity)