Celebrating students receiving degrees, certificates and transferring.
Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. | San Jose Civic Auditorium
Key Dates
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline to Petition for Spring Graduation | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Apply to Graduate |
| Commencement Information Session | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Zoom |
| 50 Days to Commencement Celebration | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Noon-2 p.m. | Campus Center Walkway |
| Grad Fair 1 | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kirkorian Pavilion |
| Grad Fair 2 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 1-4 p.m. | Kirkorian Pavilion |
| Run-through and Rehearsal | Monday, May 18, 2026 | 5 p.m. | San Jose Civic |
| Commencement Ceremony | Thursday, May 21 | 5 p.m. | San Jose Civic |
Graduates and Transfer Students
RSVP for Ceremony
The RSVP form will open on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 a.m.
Order Flowers
Online pre-ordering will be available beginning on Wednesday, April 29. Orders will be available for pickup at guest check-in at Commencement. Limited supplies will be available at the venue for purchase.
Graduation Regalia
Graduation regalia orders are closed. Please check back on Monday, April 6.
NOTE: NO on-site purchases will be available at Commencement.
Stay Connected
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