Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony

Graduate Studies Commencement

SPRING 2025 GRADUATE STUDIES COMMENCEMENT

Graduate Studies is excited to announce the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on June 12. 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. 

Master's Ceremony Livestream 10:00 a.m. PT

MFA and Doctoral Livestream 3:00 p.m. PT

2025 Graduate Studies Commencement Electronic Program

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 12
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 12
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.

 

Participating in Commencement? Read These Important Reminders.

The final details about the 2025 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
  • The ordering portal is scheduled to go live on March 3. Students can order until April 20 8:59 p.m. Pacific at regular price. A $15 late fee will be added to orders placed from April 21 through May 20 8:59 p.m. 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
  • All registered students will receive up to four (4) guest tickets to attend the in-person ceremony. Guest tickets are managed by the Aggie Ticket Box Office. Ticket registration information will be located in the student confirmation email. For additional ticketing, please click here.
  • Parking
  • Parking is complimentary on the UC Davis campus with registration for all graduates and commencement guests in designated lots. To register, please click here.