Graduation candidates, please review this timeline of important dates and deadlines leading up to our annual Commencement exercises. Make sure to reference the section that corresponds to your specific college, school or division as details may vary.
Helpful Links
College of Creative Studies
For more information about participating in the College of Creative Studies ceremony and commencement logistics, please visit https://ccs.ucsb.edu/commencement.
Hosted by the UCSB Campus Store, the Grad Fair offers information and promotions related to graduation memorabilia including but not limited to: Announcements, Class Rings, Diploma Frames, and UCSB Alumni Gear. Our official Commencement photographer, GradImages, will also be offering complimentary Grad Portrait Sittings. Visit the Campus Store website for more information.
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
For more information about participating in the Bren School ceremony and commencement logistics, please visit https://bren.ucsb.edu/events/2024-bren-commencement-celebration.
Hosted by the UCSB Campus Store, the Grad Fair offers information and promotions related to graduation memorabilia including but not limited to: Announcements, Class Rings, Diploma Frames, and UCSB Alumni Gear. Our official Commencement photographer, GradImages, will also be offering complimentary Grad Portrait Sittings. Visit the Campus Store website for more information.
Commencement attire is available for purchase at the UCSB Campus Store.
Graduate Division
Registration for the 2024 Graduate Division Commencement ceremony will open March 11, 2024. The deadline for doctoral, master’s, and credential students to register to participate in the ceremony is Wednesday, May 3, 2024. For more information about participating in the Graduate Division ceremony, please visit https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/commencement.
Hosted by the UCSB Campus Store, the Grad Fair offers information and promotions related to graduation memorabilia including but not limited to: Announcements, Class Rings, Diploma Frames, and UCSB Alumni Gear. Our official Commencement photographer, GradImages, will also be offering complimentary Grad Portrait Sittings. Visit the Campus Store website for more information.
Commencement attire is available for purchase at the UCSB Campus Store.
Final day to provide phonetic information for name recording. Access via reservation confirmation email.
Candidates participating in the June ceremonies will receive their electronic stage pass via email in early June. Passes are unique to each graduate and the ceremony they reserved. Candidates must present their electronic stage pass at the Events Center (student line-up) to gain entrance.
College of Letters & Science / College of Engineering
Seniors in the College of Letters & Science and College of Engineering who wish to participate in a ceremony must make a reservation using GOLD. Do not make any plans based on a particular ceremony until you have a confirmed reservation using GOLD.
Seniors declaring candidacy in 2024 are eligible to make a reservation for their major ceremony using GOLD beginning at 9:00 AM on April 1. The LAST DAY to make a Commencement reservation is Monday, May 20, 2024.
Final day for undergraduates to make a commencement reservation. See above for reservation instructions.
Final day to provide phonetic information for name recording. Access using GOLD under the Graduation tab.
Hosted by the UCSB Campus Store, the Grad Fair offers information and promotions related to graduation memorabilia including but not limited to: Announcements, Class Rings, Diploma Frames, and UCSB Alumni Gear. Our official Commencement photographer, GradImages, will also be offering complimentary Grad Portrait Sittings. Visit the Campus Store website for more information.
Commencement attire is available for purchase at the UCSB Campus Store.
Bachelor's degree candidates participating in the June ceremonies will receive their electronic stage pass via email in early June. Passes are unique to each graduate and the ceremony they reserved. Candidates must present their electronic stage pass at the Events Center (student line-up) to gain entrance. Specific instructions with day-of details including what time to report and what to bring will be outlined on your electronic stage pass.
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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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