Cal State Fullerton welcomes new, transfer and returning students to campus Jan. 17, marking the start of the spring 2026 semester.
The semester is packed with exciting events and programs, expanded resources to support students on their academic journeys and more — all leading up to the university’s Commencement 2026 celebration from May 18-21.
Expanded Resources for Students
The university has expanded resources to support students as they approach the close of the 2025-26 academic year.
The Associated Students Inc. Food Pantry received a $40,000 donation from Kaiser Permanente to support The Pantry’s to-go programs, expand pop-up services and make culturally diverse, nutritious food more accessible. This is the second year ASI has received one of Kaiser Permanente’s community grants.
The fall semester saw the opening of the Native American and Indigenous Resource Center, which is the newest addition to CSUF’s Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers. Open to all students, the center’s mission focuses on belonging, education, engagement and honoring cultural traditions.
Upcoming Events
The Office of Student Life and Leadership and Associated Students Inc. will host Discoverfest Jan. 21-22 on the intramural field. The university’s largest involvement fair provides opportunities for students to learn about and connect with more than 300 student organizations.
Titans Athletics invites fans to showcase their Titan pride at various events this spring. The baseball program will kick off the semester with its annual Dinner With the Titans fundraiser on Jan. 23, where Major League Baseball pitcher Tanner Bibee will share how CSUF prepared him to compete with the Cleveland Guardians.
Titans Softball’s Jan. 31 Leadoff Social fundraiser will feature a keynote address from former Titan outfielder Ashley Carter, who led a career as a professional softball player before transitioning to serve her community as a firefighter.
ASI will celebrate 50 years of student leadership and advocacy with an Anniversary Kickoff Celebration on Jan. 27 in the Becker Amphitheater. The event will feature food, giveaways and a musical performance. ASI will also continue its Beyond the Conversation speaker series Feb. 12 with former professional athlete and Hollywood actor Terry Crews.
Titans Give, Cal State Fullerton’s 24-hour day of giving, will take place March 11 to raise funds for student scholarships, programs, teams and other CSUF causes.
The April 18 Experience CSUF: Become a Titan event welcomes newly admitted students and their loved ones to tour the campus, learn about university resources and discover opportunities to get involved.
Commencement 2026 will take place May 18-21, with ceremonies at Titan Stadium and the intramural field. Students completing their degree programs at the end of fall 2025, spring 2026 or summer 2026 are eligible to participate in the 2026 celebration. Visit the Commencement 2026 website for additional details and updates throughout the semester.
Campus Construction Updates
Cal State Fullerton celebrated the naming of several student academic spaces in recognition of Titan supporters, including the Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship. The center was named in honor of Jerry Conrey and his wife, Dr. Victoria Shook Conrey, who made a $4.5 million bequest to support students in their ventures to launch bold ideas.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences named a first-floor lecture hall the “Kirt and Donna Spradlin Family Auditorium” in honor of the couple who made a bequest of their home to the university to fund scholarships for aging studies and English students.
Titans will also notice significant progress on the 42,000-square-foot College of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Hub. This spring will mark the transition from structural framing of the building to the next phase of completing construction by fall 2027.