Commencement 2026
Save the Date
Saturday, May 16
Commencement Plaza
10AM
Celebrating the Class of 2026
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is delighted to be celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16th.
The Commencement ceremony will take place at 10A.M. on on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus. A reception on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mounds will follow.
Can't make it in person? The ceremony will be livestreamed on this page the day of the event.
Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA Commencement
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA 5th cohort commencement ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at the California Rehabilitation Center. This is a closed event and a livestream link will be shared with invited guests.
Information for Graduates
Find important due dates, forms, and other student-related graduation information.
Information for Families & Guests
Find all the information you'll need to for attending and celebrating your graduate and the Class of 2026.
Road Closures & Parking Information
Due to road closures on Claremont Blvd., overflow parking near campus is limited. We encourage all commencement attendees and guests to consider rideshare, public transportation, or carpooling options the day of the event.
Commencement Speakers
Keynote Speaker
To be announced...
Student Honor Cords, Medals & Stole Information
Honor cords are orange and recognize academic excellence in a field of major.
Stoles worn by graduating students reflect the diverse accomplishments, identities, and contributions of our community. Rooted in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s core values—social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, environmental sustainability, and academic excellence—these symbols celebrate the unique journeys and achievements of each student.
Stole Colors/Meanings:
- Black Student Union (BSU) — black, green, red, and yellow cords
- Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)—blue with orange embroidery
- Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA)—made out of sarape material, multicolored
- Chronically Ill and Disabled Student Alliance (CIDSA) - black cord with bronze spoons
- FirstGen Program—dark gray with orange and white embroidery
- Green Bike Program (GBP) - pending design/colors (pending confirmation)
- Inside Out- orange and white stoles with embroidery
- International Scholars—royal blue with orange embroidery
- Law Society of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ—navy blue with white trim and orange justice scales
- Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)—burgundy with logos in white, green, and
black and student names embroidered in gold - Mixed Identity Exchange (MIX)—purple with silver lettering
- New Resources Student (NRS) Program—blue with orange trim and white lettering
- Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA)—red, green, black, and yellow Kente cloth
embroidered with various symbols - Pasifika Asian Student Union (PASU) — dark blue stoles with red trim and white lettering, blue and red cords with logo as a charm
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and Western University of Health Sciences Joint Medical Program—orange, white, and green stoles embroidered with Western U logo and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ logo
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ International Student Association (PISA) — dark green with orange logo, flag patches, and white embroidery
- Queer Resource Center (QRC) - lavender stole, lavender, and white cord
- Southwest Asian North African Alliance (SWANAA)—burgundy with logos in white, green, and black, and student names embroidered in gold
- Womxn of Color Collective (WCC)—purple and white cords
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology medals are navy blue, light blue, and white, and they hang on navy blue ribbons.
Important Contacts
Reach out for information regarding Commencement
For information regarding transcripts, diplomas, references, and questions or concerns related to your graduation status
For information regarding financial aid
For information regarding Alumni Engagement