Smiles, hugs and many happy tears were shed throughout eight commencement ceremonies spread over four days at California State University, Northridge during the annual rite that sets thousands of graduates off on their next adventure.
The ceremonies began Friday morning, May 20, with Honors Convocation, and concluded on Monday evening, May 23. Family, friends and graduates gathered in front of the Delmar T. Oviatt Library, where all eight celebrations took place. An estimated 8,836 bachelor’s, 2,228 master’s and 56 doctoral degree candidates were invited to take part in the ceremonies. Coming in at more than 11,000, it was the largest graduating class in CSUN history.
Here are some photo and video highlights of CSUN’s 2016 Commencement proceedings.