A photo of caps being thrown into the air

Commencement

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our master’s, Ph.D., and D.M.A. graduates of the 2024 – 2025 academic year!

A photo of UC Santa Cruz graduate students at commencement

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025

Time: Ceremony starts at 9 a.m., check in begins at 8 a.m.

  • Procession to the field from the East Remote gym area is at 8:45 a.m.

Location: UCSC East Field

Hooding: Hooders and other faculty will line up with their students and remain with them throughout the ceremony.

Please visit the UCSC Commencement website for additional information. 

View the 2023-2024 Division of Graduate Studies Commencement Program (listing all graduate student candidates from the 2023-2024 academic year).

Last modified: Mar 11, 2025