Presenting UC Santa Barbara's 2020 Commencement schedule. Find dates, times, and locations for each ceremony.
Note to parents: Before making travel and hotel accommodations, ask your student to confirm their ceremony reservation on GOLD.
2019-2020 Academic Year
Master’s and Doctoral Candidates
Teaching and Service Credential Candidates
Math, Life & Physical Sciences Ⅰ
Aquatic Biology
Biopsychology
Biochemistry (Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology)
Biological Sciences
Cell and Developmental Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Psychology
Zoology
Math, Life & Physical Sciences Ⅱ
Actuarial Science
Biochemistry (Chemistry and Biochemistry) Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Studies
Financial Mathematics and Statistics
Geography
Geological Sciences
Geophysics
Hydrologic Sciences and Policy
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Physical Geography
Statistical Science
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Social Sciences Ⅰ
Communication
Economics
Economics and Accounting
Political Science
Social Sciences Ⅱ
Anthropology
Asian American Studies
Black Studies
Chicana and Chicano Studies
Feminist Studies
Global Studies
Sociology
Humanities & Fine Arts
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Chinese
Classics
Comparative Literature
Dance
English
Film and Media Studies
French
German
History
History of Art and Architecture
History of Public Policy
Individual
Interdisciplinary Studies
Italian Studies
Japanese
Language, Culture, and Society
Latin American and Iberian Studies
Linguistics
Medieval Studies
Middle East Studies
Music
Music Studies
Philosophy
Portuguese
Religious Studies
Renaissance Studies
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Spanish
Theater
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Questions About Commencement?
Contact the Commencement Hotline at (805) 893-8289 or email Commencement@ia.ucsb.edu.
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