Commencement

Commencement 2026

If you are a graduating student, congratulations on your achievement! You have worked hard to get to this point in your life and UC Riverside is honored to have been part of your journey.

Eligible BA, MA, MEd, and Credential graduates who submit their Intent to Participate form by the deadlines above are guaranteed six tickets each, to be picked up on the dates listed below. 

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10 am - 3:00 pm HUB 302
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10 am - 3:00 pm HUB 302
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10 am - 3:00 pm HUB 302 

Additional tickets for the SOE/SPP ceremony can be picked up afterwards at a date and location TBD.  

additional 2026 Commencement information

Schedule of Commencement Events

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9 AM

Graduate Division Hooding Ceremony
All Ph.D. degree and M.F.A. degree candidate
Location: Student Recreation Center North, main gymnasium

Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5pm – 7pm

SOE Commencement Celebration
All SOE graduating students are invited to the SOE Commencement Celebration! Celebrate this huge milestone with your SOE community and enjoy food, drink, games, music, awards and speeches.  All students from the graduating Class of 2026 are allowed to bring one guest to celebrate with us. 

Location: The Barn

RSVP HERE by 5pm on June 4

Monday, June 15, 2026 | 1:30 PM

School of Education and School of Public Policy Commencement Ceremony
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates and Teacher Credential candidates
Location: Toyota Arena

Commencement 2025

View the 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Read the UCR News article of highlights from UCR’s 71st Commencement