What is the Psychology Recognition Ceremony (PRC)?

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The PRC is a graduation ceremony offered exclusively to Psychology students who applied and were approved to graduate in Spring or Summer 2026 or who graduated in Winter 2025. 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. More tickets are available for purchase after the initial general sale. 

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Time and Location

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Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

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

Doors Open to Graduates: 9:00 AM

Doors Open to Guests: 9:30 AM

Ceremony Starts: 10:00 AM

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Ticket Information

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Everyone entering the PRC must have reserved their guest ticket. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until sellout. Tickets for the 2026 PRC are free but still must be reserved to ensure seating.

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Guest Tickets

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Each graduate can have up to 10 guests, ticket will need to be reserved if child requires their own seat. If there is not a sellout If there is not a sellout by April 13, 2026 students may be able to reserve additional guest tickets past the 10 guest maximum. Please email us if that is the case, DO NOT submit the ticketing form again. 

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Ticket Sales

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Tickets are offered on first-come, first-served basis until sellout. Ticket sales will be open until Monday, April 20 11:59pm. 

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

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Ticket Pick Up

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Ticket pick up will begin March 23, 2026 in Atkinson Hall (ATK) 112.

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Pick up is available for the following times:

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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8am-4:30pm

Wednesday: 8am-3:30pm

 

Important Disclaimers

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

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Guest Accommodations

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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.sdsu@gmail.com. 

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Psi Chi and/or Psychology Club Cords

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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. 

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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 $15 each if you have not achieved active status for two semesters. Payment options are ONLY cash or check (checks must be made out to SDSU Psychology Club “Graduation Cord” in the memo.) Please place any cash or check in an envelope with your name, cash or check amount, and purpose written on the envelope. Payments must be brought to GBM. If those times do not work for you, please contact psych.sdsu@gmail.com.

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Cords can be picked up at our weekly meetings (Wednesdays, 4-5 PM in Park Boulevard in the Student Union) or by appointment through contacting psych.sdsu@gmail.com.

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Lastly, the last day cords can be picked up is at our last meeting of the semester on May 6th.

If you have any questions at all regarding membership, points and cords, please contact psych.sdsu@gmail.com

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More inquiries?

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