Commencement 2024

Commencement Information for Students

Congratulations on your candidacy for a degree from one of the most distinguished universities in the United States! This page provides direct links to important information for graduating students.

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Seniors in the College of Letters & Science and College of Engineering declaring candidacy in 2024 are eligible to make a reservation for their major ceremony using GOLD starting April 1. The last day to make a 2024 commencement reservation is May 20.

Timeline

Your graduation year is a busy one. Don't miss these important deadlines and milestones.

Commencement Timeline

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Commencement at UC Santa Barbara.

FAQ

The Path to Graduation

Detailed information from the Office of the Registrar on the entire graduation process: declaring candidacy, completing degree requirements, degree audit, and evaluation, diplomas, undergraduate honors.

The Path to Graduation

About Commencement

When do I pick up my cap & gown? How about my stage pass? Where can family members park? Find answers to these and other important questions pertaining to Commencement.

About Commencement

Additional Resources

Access contact information for UC Santa Barbara campus resources that may be helpful leading up to and during Commencement.

Additional Resources

Audition to Sing

Interested in singing during your Commencement ceremony? Please contact us.

Audition to Sing

 

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#UCSB2024

Join us on social media to celebrate and congratulate our graduates.

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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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Alert System

The UCSB Alert system is intended to enhance and promote safety on campus by providing community members and visitors with timely access to important information. Visitors who would like to receive temporary access to UCSB Alerts can subscribe to our NIXLE channel by texting UCSBAlert to 888777. (Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.)

Temporary subscriptions to UCSBAlert expires at 9:00am the following day, but can also be canceled by replying STOP at any time. Visitors must renew subscriptions to continue receiving alerts after they expire.

For alerts and information about incidents that occur outside of Clery geography (e.g., Isla Vista, Goleta, Santa Barbara) the campus community is encouraged to sign up for Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency alerts in Goleta or Santa Barbara. For additional information on the UCSB Alert system please visit the UC Santa Barbara Police Department website.