Building Bridges
Building Bridges Graduation Initiative
SDSU is proud to launch the 5th Annual Building Bridges Graduation! This ceremony is dedicated to building bridges between the U.S.-México border by providing graduates whose immediate family members cannot cross the border to attend their SDSU commencement the opportunity to celebrate graduation with their loved ones in México. This historic ceremony was first implemented, in May 14, 2022, by the Cross-Cultural Center at SDSU Imperial Valley at Casa de la Cultura (Histórica Escuela Cuauhtémoc) en Mexicali, Baja California, México; with the support of the SDSU Office of the President, the Office of HSI Affairs, International Affairs, Associated Students of SDSU Imperial Valley, Chicanex Sin fronteras of SDSU Imperial Valley, and the SDSU IV Professional Skills Development Center.
This year the SDSU-IV Cross-Cultural Center is proud to collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, MX to support our Building Bridges Graduating Class of 2025-2026 along the California-Baja California borderlands by hosting a graduation ceremony at UABC-Mexicali and UABC-Tijuana. SDSU prides itself on being a Hispanic Serving institution by supporting the social justice of our Transfronterizx students at the California-Baja California borderlands.
The Future of Building Bridges: A Shared Vision
The Building Bridges Ceremony is entering an exciting new chapter. To ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of this tradition, the ceremony is transitioning from a general cross-cultural event to an official SDSU Imperial Valley signature event.
While SDSU Imperial Valley now serves as the lead organizer, the partnership with the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) remains the cornerstone of this celebration. This transition reinforces our joint commitment to:
- Honoring Binational Success: Celebrating students who navigate academic life across borders.
- Strengthening Institutional Ties: Formalizing the deep-rooted collaboration between SDSU IV and UABC.
- Community Impact: Ensuring this powerful symbol of regional unity continues to thrive for years to come.
We are proud to move forward with UABC as our vital partner, building a future where education knows no borders.
Information About the Mexicali Graduation
When
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm
Where
Teatro Universitario
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali Campus
Address: Blvd. Benito Juárez 1825, Parcela 44, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
Information About the Tijuana Graduation
When
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4pm
Where
Teatro Universitario “Rubén Vizcaíno Valencia”
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Tijuana Campus
Address: Universidad 14418, UABC, Parque Internacional Industrial Tijuana, 22390 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico.
Registration for these graduation ceremonies in UABC-Tijuana and UABC-Mexicali is now open. For more information about the graduation ceremony in Mexicali please contact Alissa Ramos at [email protected], and more information about the graduation ceremony in Tijuana please contact Miriam Castanon at [email protected].
In Appreciation to our Sponsors
Mexicali Graduation
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali
SDSU Office of the President
SDSU Student Affairs & Campus Diversity/ HSI
SDSU Latinx Resource Center
SDSU IV Cross Cultural Center
SDSU IV Associated Students
SDSU IV Chicanex Sin fronteras
Tijuana Graduation
SDSU Associated Students
SDSU Office of the President
SDSU Center for Commuter Life
SDSU International Affairs
SDSU Latinx Resource Center
SDSU New Student and Parent Programs
SDSU Office of HSI Affairs
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Tijuana
