Psychology Recognition Ceremony

What is the Psychology Recognition Ceremony (PRC)?

The PRC is a graduation ceremony offered exclusively to Psychology students who applied and were approved to graduate in Spring or Summer 2025 or who graduated in December 2024. The PRC offers a more intimate environment as it highlights students’ successes within the major. The ceremony ends with a name reading ceremony and crossing the stage in front of family and friends! Unlike the College of Sciences ceremony, undergraduate students are only required to wear a black cap and gown for the PRC (you do not have to have an SDSU medallion, etc.). Additionally, master's students should have a master's hood (one with SDSU psychology colors is available from the bookstore).

For the PRC, the limit on guests is 10, making it an option for larger families.

Time and Location

When: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Where: Montezuma Hall, 2nd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Doors Open to Guests: 8:30 am

Ceremony Starts: 9:00am

Ticket Information

Everyone entering the PRC must have purchased their guest ticket. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until sellout.

Graduating Student Tickets

Graduating senior tickets are complimentary.

Guest Tickets

Each graduate can have up to 10 guests; guest tickets are $5 each for guests aged 2 years and older (guests 2 years and younger receive complimentary tickets, ticket will need to be purchased if child requires their own seat ).

Ticket Sales

Tickets are offered on first-come, first-served basis until sellout. Ticket sales will be open on March 10th, 2025 until April 13th 11:59pm.

Tickets can be purchased through Venmo or Cash.

- Venmo: Venmo @Sage-Placer in the format of "PRC_First name Last name_ # number of guest tickets"

- Cash option: Bring cash to the Psychology Department Main Office, Life Science North 110, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am to 4pm.

If there is not a sellout closer to date, students may be able to purchase additional guest tickets past the 10 guest maximum. Check back on this page for updates on this possibility.

Ticket Pick Up

You can pick up your ticket at the Psychology Department Main Office, Life Science North 110 on Monday and Wednesdays 11am-3pm and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am-4pm up until April 13th.
*Must either prepay on venmo or pay in cash at the office. If those times do not work for you, email tkrider@sdsu.edu

Important Disclaimers

For the PRC, guest tickets will need to already be purchased before day-of entry. If the guest name is not indicated on our sign in sheets, or has not been purchased, there will be no onsite ticket sales.

Complimentary tickets are only for those who are eligible (grads, children 2 years and under).

Guest Accommodations

We will be accommodating guests with special needs and mobility issues. You will be asked to indicate if any of your guests need special accommodations while filling out the ticketing form. If your situation changes, please email psych.prc@gmail.com.

Psi Chi and/or Psychology Club Cords

Undergraduate members of either OR both Psychology Club and Psi Chi receive FREE cords if they attained active membership for TWO semesters. One cord from Psychology Club, and one cord from Psi Chi. To see if you qualify for free cords, please contact psych.sdsu@gmail.com if you are unsure of your status.

If you would like to purchase cords, please refer to the following instructions:

Cords for Psychology Club members and Psi Chi members can be purchased for $13 each if you have not achieved active status for two semesters. Payment options are Venmo [@Sage-Placer; include “Psi Chi/Psych Club Cords” in the description], cash or check (checks must be made out to SDSU Psychology Club OR SDSU Psi Chi with “Graduation Cord” in the memo.)

Cords can be picked up at our weekly meetings (Wednesdays, 4-5pm at the Pride Suite in the Student Union) or by appointment through contacting our Points Publicist at ddrewes3202@sdsu.edu.

Please email ddrewes3202@sdsu.edu with "Cord Pickup" in the subject line to schedule an appointment with the club Points Publicist, including a list of times/days that work best for you.

Lastly, the last day cords can be picked up is at our last meeting of the semester on May 7th.

If you have any questions at all regarding any of the above, please contact psych.sdsu@gmail.com.

More inquiries?

For any additional inquiries, please email psych.prc@gmail.com