FAQ
Below are some commonly asked questions. Please read the questions below before emailing the graduation committee.
1. What is Nuestra Graduación?
Nuestra Graduation is a ceremony for UC Irvine's Latinx students. It is a celebration meant to honor and give acknowledgment to the successes of Latinx students at UCI. What makes Nuestra Graduación unique is that the ceremony is spoken in both Spanish and English and students are given time to speak during the celebration.
2. How do I apply to participate in Nuestra Graduación?
Applications are released every year; the exact date is up to the discretion of the committee. For the 2023-2024 academic year, applications are not yet live.
3. What are the requirements to participate in the ceremony?
For specific requirements on how to participate in Nuestra Graduación visit our past requirements page.
4. Where does this money go to?
Nuestra Graduación is completely student-led, meaning it is not funded or sponsored by the university. Students came together and decided this was an important event for Latinx students and every year a group of students agrees to organize the event. Our finalized finances will be published on our budget page.
5. How many spots are open for this year?
This year, we are still in the process of approximating how many spots will be available, but in previous years it has been around 250+. Spots and items will be determined on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get your application and payment in as soon as possible!
6. I am graduating earlier than Spring quarter 2024, can I still participate in Nuestra Graduación?
Students who graduated in Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024 are eligible to apply to Nuestra Grad. Spots and items will be determined on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get your application and payment in as soon as possible!
7. I want to participate but can't afford it or meet the requirements. Can I still participate?
Every year, we offer scholarships to students. [Scholarships for NG 24 are not open yet] Please reach out to us for more information. If you cannot meet requirements for whatever reasons, please let us know as soon as possible and we can offer different options. Our email is nuestragrad.uci@gmail.com
8. When is Nuestra Graduation taking place this year?
The exact date for Nuestra Graduación is still to be determined, but will take place during Spring 2024.
9. I'm interested in helping out! How do I join the Nuestra Graduation committee?
Thank you for your interest in helping us out! Please reach out to us through email and we will follow up with more instructions.
10. Why the name change?
We, the Nuestra Grad Committee, formerly known as Raza Grad, changed the name due to the exclusivity that the name historically and culturally entails. Raza is not inclusive of all the identities within the Latinx community that this ceremony intends to celebrate. The Latinx community is composed of many cultures and Raza is not representative of that, since it is limited to Mexicans/Chincanxs folks. Also, considering the historical violence that Mexican centrism has imposed against the Central American, Indigenous, and Afro-Latinx communities, we need to be critical and accountable of our community to do better. The roots of Raza Grad on this campus has laid the groundwork to allow us to celebrate our achievements alongside our families, and for that work we are grateful. However, this should not limit us from continuously growing and improving the work we do. As Nuestra Grad, we will strive to promote inclusivity and acknowledgment of the entire Latinx community.
1. What is Nuestra Graduación?
Nuestra Graduation is a ceremony for UC Irvine's Latinx students. It is a celebration meant to honor and give acknowledgment to the successes of Latinx students at UCI. What makes Nuestra Graduación unique is that the ceremony is spoken in both Spanish and English and students are given time to speak during the celebration.
2. How do I apply to participate in Nuestra Graduación?
Applications are released every year; the exact date is up to the discretion of the committee. For the 2023-2024 academic year, applications are not yet live.
3. What are the requirements to participate in the ceremony?
For specific requirements on how to participate in Nuestra Graduación visit our past requirements page.
4. Where does this money go to?
Nuestra Graduación is completely student-led, meaning it is not funded or sponsored by the university. Students came together and decided this was an important event for Latinx students and every year a group of students agrees to organize the event. Our finalized finances will be published on our budget page.
- Other expenses that your fee helps cover.
- Sashes
- Senior Gift
- Danzantes and Mariachi
- Decorations
- Program
- Photographers
5. How many spots are open for this year?
This year, we are still in the process of approximating how many spots will be available, but in previous years it has been around 250+. Spots and items will be determined on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get your application and payment in as soon as possible!
6. I am graduating earlier than Spring quarter 2024, can I still participate in Nuestra Graduación?
Students who graduated in Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024 are eligible to apply to Nuestra Grad. Spots and items will be determined on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get your application and payment in as soon as possible!
7. I want to participate but can't afford it or meet the requirements. Can I still participate?
Every year, we offer scholarships to students. [Scholarships for NG 24 are not open yet] Please reach out to us for more information. If you cannot meet requirements for whatever reasons, please let us know as soon as possible and we can offer different options. Our email is nuestragrad.uci@gmail.com
8. When is Nuestra Graduation taking place this year?
The exact date for Nuestra Graduación is still to be determined, but will take place during Spring 2024.
9. I'm interested in helping out! How do I join the Nuestra Graduation committee?
Thank you for your interest in helping us out! Please reach out to us through email and we will follow up with more instructions.
10. Why the name change?
We, the Nuestra Grad Committee, formerly known as Raza Grad, changed the name due to the exclusivity that the name historically and culturally entails. Raza is not inclusive of all the identities within the Latinx community that this ceremony intends to celebrate. The Latinx community is composed of many cultures and Raza is not representative of that, since it is limited to Mexicans/Chincanxs folks. Also, considering the historical violence that Mexican centrism has imposed against the Central American, Indigenous, and Afro-Latinx communities, we need to be critical and accountable of our community to do better. The roots of Raza Grad on this campus has laid the groundwork to allow us to celebrate our achievements alongside our families, and for that work we are grateful. However, this should not limit us from continuously growing and improving the work we do. As Nuestra Grad, we will strive to promote inclusivity and acknowledgment of the entire Latinx community.
