The Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration commemorates and congratulates the achievements and efforts of Asian Pacific islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduates as individuals and as a community at USC. This graduation event acknowledges the hardships and struggles of the past, the accomplishments of today, and the leaders of tomorrow within our communities. While we make up a small portion of the population, it is important to commemorate and acknowledge the achievements of APIDA students who have earned their diplomas and highlight their academic accomplishments. Their journeys will be captured and recognized at AP Graduation where students will have the opportunity to share their stories, experiences, and impact with friends and family! We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 API Graduate Celebration! Here are details below:
Date: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Time: 2:30PM
Where: Leavey Library West Law
Apply for the API Graduate Celebration!
At the end of each academic year, we celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing graduating APIDA students. Apply to walk, receive a lei, and celebrate with your friends and family.
How to Apply
Apply to be the 2023 Student Keynote Speaker!
Each year we meet stellar graduating students with not only high achievements, but those who have committed their college career to giving back to the APIDA Community. We want to recognize you at graduation! Apply to be the Student Keynote Speaker!
Recipients are also asked to write and present a speech at API Graduate Celebration. Recipients will receive support from the API Graduate Committee to perfect their speech.
How to Apply
2023 Student Keynote Speaker Application!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
Asian Pacific Graduate Celebration is co-sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS), Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA), and Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA).
Special Thanks to
International Student Assembly at USC
USC Pacific Islander Student Association
Student Equity and Inclusion Programs
Cultural Relations and University Events
Residential Education
Career Center
2022 Outstanding Graduating Student Award Congratulations!
Brandon Lim
Program: M.Ed. Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
Class of 2022
Veronica Yu
Major: B.A. History, B.S. Biological Sciences
Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Asian Pacific Graduate Celebration is co-sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS), Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA), Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA), and International Student Assembly (ISA).
Special thanks to the following individuals for making this celebration event possible:
Dr. Jonathan Wang, APASS Director
Dr. Carol Folt, USC President
Winston B. Crisp, Vice President of Student Affairs
Patrick Fang ’22, Co-Director, Asian Pacific American Student Assembly
Amelia Fong ’21, 2021 Outstanding Graduating Student Award Recipient
Andy Zhu ’22, Co-Executive Director, International Student Assembly
Jolie Ale, Graduate Student, Pacific Islander Student Association Leadership Board Member
Trogons Acapella Group performing “Jay Chou Medley” arranged by Jasmine Chen, originally performed by Jay Chou
Rei Umekubo ’85, President, Asian Pacific Alumni Association
Cheryl ’15, Chair, APAA Young Alumni Council