Commencement
At UC San Diego we recognize the significant milestone graduation marks in a student's life.
In addition to your commencement ceremony, you're invited to attend the annual All Campus Graduation Celebration, which provides all undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to meet and celebrate with friends outside the bounds of your college or academic school.
Class of 2013 ceremonies
All undergraduate ceremonies are held at RIMAC Field. Link to each college's commencement details below, and contact your college for more information.
- Saturday, June 15
- Marshall College — 8 a.m.
- Sixth College — 1 p.m.
- Muir College — 5 p.m.
- Sunday, June 16
- Warren College — 8 a.m.
- Revelle College — 1 p.m.
- Roosevelt College — 5 p.m.
Graduate and professional school ceremonies
Check back for more details as they're announced, or contact your school for more information:
- Office of Graduate Studies (grad students) and Education Studies — Saturday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. (RIMAC Arena)
- School of International Relations and Pacific Studies — Sunday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. (RIMAC Arena)
- School of Medicine — Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. (SOM East Lawn)
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography — Scripps Day, Friday, June 14
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy — Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. (Price Center)
- Rady School of Management — MBA commencement ceremony Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. (Rady School lawn; keynote speaker Dr. Richard C. Atkinson, President Emeritus, University of California)
Events and celebrations
Stay tuned for details and links to these and other events as they're announced:
- The Bookstore's Annual Grad Night Party: Tues., April 23, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Don't miss this graduation kick-off party! Register for a "fast pass" and bring your family and friends for raffles, exclusive sales, and free food and beverages - Grad Fair: Wed. and Thurs., April 24–25, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Meet at the campus Bookstore to get your Triton Pride Packs and find vendor tables, computer deals, exclusive sales, and much, much more - Rainbow Graduation for LGBT students: Sat., June 8, 4 p.m., ERC's Great Hall (submit the form on the LGBT Center's home page to register)
- All Campus Graduation Celebration: Fri., June 14, 5–7 p.m., RIMAC Field
A fun, informal tradition for all graduating students and friends (tickets on sale now!) - Ring Ceremony: Sat., June 15, 8 p.m., Warren Mall
Ceremony and reception for graduating engineers and alumni of the Jacobs School of Engineering
Related information for students and guests
- Seniors.ucsd.edu: Website for graduating students and friends, including details for the All-Campus Graduation Celebration, Outstanding Grad awards, and more
- Graduation Central: Order caps, gowns, rings, Triton Pride Packs, announcements, gifts, and much more from the UCSD Bookstore (learn how to wear that cap and gown, too!)
- UCSD Parents & Families commencement info, including travel info and special hotel rates
- Commencement Flowers will be on campus June 15–16 for your floral needs. Save time and pre-order your flowers so you can pick them up during the ceremony
- Senior Class Gift: Your contribution leaves a legacy of pride, scholarship, and philanthropy here at UC San Diego
- Disability accommodations for commencement ceremonies and celebrations
- Commencement parking and maps
- Places to Eat at UC San Diego
- Visitor Guide to UC San Diego
- Diplomas
