Commencement
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
- Sunday, June 16
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