Commencement is almost here! Prepare for your special day by following the steps below. Commencement Program below.

Nomination Form: Make sure to nominate student speakers, multilingual welcomers, faculty & staff for the stage party by filling out our Nomination Form (bit.ly/KresgeNominations25). Deadline: Friday, April 11th at 5:00 PM

Important Dates:

Guest Policy & Tickets

During the registration process, each eligible graduate can claim up to five guest tickets per event. Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket to enter the venue. Students can email or print their guest tickets to provide them to their guests. Registration will open Monday, March 31st and close on Monday, May 12th.

Assessibiliy and Accommodations

UC Santa Cruz is committed to making all of its programs and services accessible to students, campus employees, and members of the public. If students or guests need accommodations, the student must include this information when registering to participate.

Tickets

Don’t forget your tickets! You can bring them printed or on your smartphone.

Graduates will have a student ticket (Stage Pass).

Guests will have guest tickets for each person in the party.*

* Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket.

Transportation and Parking
Information coming soon.

Check In

Graduates and guests are encouraged to arrive one hour before the event start time. The processional will begin 15 minutes before the event start time, and the event will start promptly on the hour.

Students will check in inside the gates of the East Athletics and Recreation Facility between the tennis courts and swimming pool, adjacent to the Upper East Field.

Guests can check in at the venue’s main entrance on the Upper East Field and proceed to the seating area.

Prohibited Items

Weapons of any kind, signs and banners, flags, umbrellas, pets (ADA service animals are allowed), drones, confetti, noisemakers, balloons, alcohol, and drugs. Smoking is prohibited.

This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change.

Sustainability

UC Santa Cruz is deeply committed to sustainability, and the campus strives to reduce the waste it generates. We compost and recycle materials instead of sending them to landfills. Commencement 2025 is aligned with campus sustainability and zero-waste goals.

The commencement live stream and virtual program...details TBD.

Visit the UCSC Commencment page for the full information as it develops.

Reminder:

1. Check in with both our College Advisors (KresgeAdvising@ucsc.edu) and your Major advisor(s) to be
sure you have already, or are on track to, complete all requirements to Graduate.

2. Apply to Graduate with the Registrar office before the deadline. (late fees will apply!)

To stay current with commencement planning, please check back here.  And Opt-In for monthly Commencement Newletters on the main UCSC Commencement page. Updated information will be posted as soon as it is available to us. 

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