SPRING 2026 GRADUATE STUDIES COMMENCEMENT
Graduate Studies is excited to announce the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies on June 11. In order to honor our graduates more personally, we have organized two distinct ceremonies by degree type. Eligible students for the ceremony will be notified, please visit the Commencement Information for Students page for eligibility requirements.
Ceremony Details
It is essential that students attend the correct ceremony aligned with their degree type. Please refer to the following breakdown for details:
Master’s Degree Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: University Credit Union Center
Student Line-Up: Please assemble in Hutchison Field South by 9:00 a.m. in full regalia.
MFA and Doctoral Degree Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Credit Union Center.
Student Line-Up: Please assemble in Hutchison Field South by 2:00 p.m. in full regalia.
MFA and Doctoral Students Checklist
Participating in Commencement? Read These Important Reminders.
The final details about the 2026 Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremonies will be emailed in advance of the event.
Arrival Time
- Student and faculty line-up and check-in is typically an hour prior to the ceremony's starting time (9:00 a.m. for Master's, 2:00 p.m. for MFA and Doctoral). Please arrive promptly.
Regalia
- For more information, please visit the regalia FAQ page here.
Regalia Returns
- Collection tables will be available for drop offs after the ceremony out in Hutchison Field. For more information on regalia rentals, please click here.
Guest Tickets
- Ticketing information can be found on our Commencement FAQ page.
Parking
- Parking is complimentary on the UC Davis campus with registration for all graduates and commencement guests in designated lots. More Commencement parking information is available here.