Updated May 2025
The Commencement Green is the lawn located next to The Club & Guest House overlooking the lagoon.
Yes, all ceremonies will be presented on the Commencement Livestream page. The livestream starts 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.
Each graduate participating is allotted eight [8] guest tickets for family and friends. Each guest, 2 years or older, must have a ticket to enter. Guests are subject to security screening. Instructions on claiming guest tickets will be provided to participating graduates during the reservation period. The Bren School and College of Creative Studies do not require guest tickets.
Yes, each graduate participating is allotted eight [8] guest tickets for family and friends. Each guest, 2 years or older, must have a ticket to enter. Guests are subject to security screening. Instructions on claiming guest tickets will be provided to participating graduates during the reservation period. The Bren School and College of Creative Studies do not require guest tickets.
Please see Timeline page.
Please see Special Accommodations page.
Inquire at your major's department office in the spring quarter.
No. Only service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are permitted on campus during Commencement. For the safety of your pet and all guests, please leave your pet at home.
No. Alcohol, including celebratory champagne, is not permitted at Commencement and will be confiscated and discarded.
No. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco or unregulated nicotine products (such as electronic cigarettes) is prohibited on and within UCSB managed property. We thank you for not smoking or using any tobacco products.
Reference the Ceremony schedule for timing. Please allow for 60 minutes to exit campus.
Yes, Campus Concessions will be setup at the Commencement site. View Menu.
Thursday: 2:30 - 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Times are subject to change
All of the above may be obtained from the UCSB Campus Store. Please visit the Campus Store website.
No; however, memorabilia such as diploma frames, the Stole of Gratitude, and announcements are extra. Please contact the UCSB Campus Store for more information and pricing.
All of the above may be obtained from the UCSB Campus Store. Visit the Campus Store website for the full list of available items.
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While Commencement happens only once per year, students may declare degree candidacy in GOLD for any of the four academic quarters. For questions contact the Office of the Registrar or (805) 893-3592.
Diplomas are mailed approximately 3-4 months after the end of the term in which the degree was awarded. Please see information on diplomas at the Registrar’s website or email questions to GraduationMatters@sa.ucsb.edu.
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Questions About Commencement?
Visit our FAQ page to find answers to frequently asked questions or contact us by email at Commencement@ia.ucsb.edu.
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