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Frequently Asked Questions

CPE Commencement Info

Answers to questions regarding CPE undergrad commencement

Yes, the Computer Engineering (CPE) department hosts its own graduation ceremony, usually scheduled right before or after the main college ceremony.

No, attending either the CPE department ceremony, the college ceremony, or both is optional.

Please check with the CPE Office for ticket details. 

4+1 Program Graduation

Answers Regarding 4+1 Program & Commencement

Currently, there are no master’s programs offered for CPE students.

Once you enter a 4+1 program (for instance, in a different major), you are no longer considered a CPE undergraduate student. As a result, your record will not list you as a CPE student, and your name will not appear in the commencement program until you receive your master’s degree. When you complete both your undergraduate and master’s degrees, your name will appear twice in the commencement program.

CPE students in the first year of their 4+1 program are typically allowed to participate in the CPE graduation ceremony. Please contact the CPE Department for CPE graduation ceremony details and the university commencement office for the general ceremony.

General Graduation Info

Answers to questions regarding undergrad commencement & graduation

Find the time and date of the College of Engineering Commencement here: https://commencement.calpoly.edu/spring

Information about CENG ceremony tickets can be found on this page:  https://commencement.calpoly.edu/spring

Claim your 2025 tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cal-poly-commencement-2025-tickets

Graduation stoles are provided as a gift from the CPE office. When stoles are available for pickup, you will receive an email from the CPE Office with more information. 

The college’s Commencement Office handles all the main details regarding the college-wide commencement ceremony. Check with them for schedules, requirements, and other important information.

Find out more here: https://commencement.calpoly.edu/graduates

 

For information about confirming your graduation term, visit the Office of the Registrar’s Graduation Process Page: https://registrar.calpoly.edu/grad_process.

To find information about changing your graduation term, visit the Office of the Registrar’s Graduation Process Page: https://registrar.calpoly.edu/grad_process