Information for Faculty
Graduate Studies, together with the Graduate Council and the Graduate Student Association, will hold two Graduate Studies commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Master's Ceremony, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and MFA and Doctoral Ceremony from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the University Credit Union Center.
MFA and Doctoral students request their faculty presenters at the time of registration and you will receive a personalized email to accept or decline the invitation. Master's students walk together with others from their program and require one faculty member from each program to be the role of Master's Program Deputy (MPD).
Regalia
Faculty gowns, caps, tassels, and UC doctoral hoods are available at no cost for commencement and may be ordered online by your department from Supply Chain Management. To ensure orders are received on-time, we suggest placing the order 2-4 weeks prior to the graduation ceremony. Deadline for orders requesting delivery is 2-weeks prior to the graduation ceremony. Deadline for orders requesting will-call pick-up at 615 Hopkins Rd is one business day prior to the graduation ceremony. Graduate Studies is not responsible for ordering, providing, or returning commencement apparel.
Non-Presenting Faculty
If you plan to attend the ceremony as an interested faculty member, please let us know via the faculty registration page. Also contact your department to arrange for cap and gown rental ordered online by your department from Supply Chain Management. The department staff and faculty are responsible for acquiring, bringing, or returning commencement apparel. Graduate Studies is not responsible for ordering, providing, or returning commencement apparel.
Special Requests or Accommodations
If you are a presenting faculty member and require special accommodations, please notify us as soon as possible by stating your need in the request under the "Special Needs" section of your commencement registration.