Constitution Day

Commemorating the Constitution

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, and "recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens." In 2004, through Senator Robert C. Byrd's leadership, Congress included key provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2005, requiring public schools and government agencies to provide educational programs to promote a better understanding of the Constitution. (Public Law 108-477)

Free Pocket Constitution

Free Pocket Constitution

Free Pocket Constitution

Commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution with a free pocket constitution. Visit the Student Life Department at the Student Services Center in Fountain Valley, Room 204 for your very own pocket constitution. *While supplies last.

For more info about this year's events, check out the Constitution Day Events page.

Online / Asynchronous Activities

• Read the Bill of Rights
• View Constitution Videos
• Constitution Facts: Quiz
• Constitution Facts: Real or Fake?

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Director, Student Leadership & Engagement, Carlos Amescua, studentlife@coastline.edu.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  How does Coastline celebrate Constitution Day?

  Coastline College strives to educate students and community members about the U.S. Constitution and citizenship through interactive activities, events, and web resources. Student Services often collaborates with student leaders to distribute information pertaining to the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship at its three neighborhood campuses.

  Throughout the years, Coastline has collaborated with the college community by offering the following:

  • Coordinated giveaways (i.e. pocket-sized U.S. Constitutions)
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Informational tabling
  • Voter registration information
  • Organizing webinars
  • and other unique programs!

  Any events affiliated with Constitution Day and Citizenship Day will be updated each year. We invite all students, faculty, and community members to join Coastline College's activities, events and year-long efforts to learn more about the Constitution's historical and contemporary significance.

  How Does This Benefit Me?

  Having accessibility to our landmark documents, such as the U.S. Constitution gives you the right to examine and learn from the records that ensures your rights, hold the government accountable and tell the story of the nation. Coastline College works to ensure their students and community members can easily find civic literature, anytime and anywhere.

• Resources

  Learn more:

  • Charters of Freedom

    Online exhibit of the U.S. Constitution

  • Citizenship Resource Center

    A web-based portal that centralizes citizenship resources

  • Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774 to 1789:

    Library of Congress' collection highlights key events and items during the creation of the U.S. Constitution

  • Engage Congress

    Play a fun, interactive game through your phone or computer. Use primary sources to explore the challenges faced by representative democracy today.

  • Register to Vote

    Stay informed and get registered to vote for your local, state and national elections.

  • The Constitution: How Did it Happen?

    National Archives' history of the living document

• Past Events

  Past Constitution Day Events

  Past Constitution Day events for all students, faculty, staff and public include:

  10/17/2023 - Immigrant Rights with CHIRLA

  Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights. The Dream Resource Program (DRP) invites you to come learn more about the rights of immigrants, undocumented/ mixed legal status and how to express them. Stand with us to ensure every student can pursue their dreams!

  10/12/2023 - LGBTQ+ Rights

  Join us for an enlightening and empowering session on LGBTQ+ rights, led by the esteemed Dr. Kathryn Perkins, a professor and Interim Legal Studies Director at California State University Long Beach with specialization in Public Law, Trans Feminism, LGBTQ Politics, Feminist Legal Theory, Interest Groups, and Trans Studies. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, this session is your gateway to a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ legal rights and pathways to social change!

  10/06/2023 - Disability Rights as Students and Beyond

  One in four Americans are disabled. Chances are, you know someone who lives with a disability. Learning how to advocate for yourself and others is challenging. Join ASG President, Jessica Lopez, and guest lecturer, Shariese Katrell, to learn your rights as a student and how to advocate for students with disabilities- even if you aren't one!

  09/19/2023 - Voting Rights

  In a democratic society, voting is a fundamental right that empowers citizens to have a say in their government and shape the future of their community. This workshop, presented by the Orange County Registrar of Voters, aims to equip you with essential knowledge about your voting rights, ensuring that you can exercise this privilege confidently and without any barriers.

  09/17/2020

  In a Zoom webinar, Coastline's Student Life examined the highlights of the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and immigration rights, and discussed why the US Constitution is still so important today.

  09/17/2019

  Coastline's Student Life, in coordination with community organization, VietRISE, presented a Constitution Day Webinar highlighting freedom of speech and immigration rights.

  09/17/2018

  Associated Student Government Office and student leaders engaged with students and public about our nation's constitution through an information table and giveaways at the following locations:

  • Westminster - Le-Jao Campus
  • Newport Beach Campus
  • Garden Grove Campus

  09/18/2017

  Associated Student Government Office and student leaders engaged with students and public about our nation's constitution through an information table and giveaways at the Newport Beach Campus.

  09/15/2016

  Associated Student Government Office and the Info Center engaged with students and public about our nation's constitution through an information table at all campuses. At College Center, they coordinated Constitution Day related prizes and activities for visitors.

  09/17/2015

  Coastline College interacted with students through informational tabling, resources and free giveaways.