Five More Colleges Plan ‘Private’ Grad Ceremonies for Illegal Alien Students

This spring, Campus Reform is tracking universities hosting separate graduation ceremonies for illegal alien students, often referred to as “UndocuGraduation.”

Many of these ceremonies are described as “private,” limiting attendance to approved participants and, in most cases, withholding location details from the public altogether. This comes as universities continue releasing guidance to illegal alien students on how to navigate interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to avoid arrest and deportation.

Campus Reform previously uncovered five universities holding “UndocuGraduation” events this spring. Here are five more:

1. California State University, Stanislaus (Stanislaus State)

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Participants will receive an “UndocuGrad stole” to commemorate their achievements. As of publication, 80 graduates have registered to attend. The event is organized through the university’s Student Affairs division and Undocumented Student Services.

2. University of Washington (UW)

At the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, administrators are preparing the university’s annual “Undocu Graduation Celebration” for 2026 graduates.

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3. California State University, Long Beach (Cal State Long Beach)

California State University, Long Beach hosted its “Beyond Borders Graduation Celebration” May 3.

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4. Rutgers University–Newark

Rutgers University–Newark in Newark, New Jersey, will host its annual “UndocuGraduation” honoring “Undocumented and DACAmented Graduates.”

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5. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, will host its “Monarch Reception” June 12.

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The event is listed as a “signature event” by the university’s Dream Center, also known as the Undocumented Student Resources Center.

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Campus Reform is tracking these events and others like them and reached out to the universities mentioned in this article for comment. This article will be updated accordingly.