2026 Los Angeles & Irvine Commencement
Date
Sunday, May 17th
Ceremony begins at 12:30pm and will likely conclude by 3:30pm
Location
Pasadena Civic Auditorium | 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Tickets
Number of guests per graduate: To be determined at a later time.
Regalia
The regalia site is not yet open. Please continue checking the site for further updates as to when you will be able to order regalia for your 2026 commencement ceremony.
Diploma Frames
Diploma Frames can be ordered on-line. The site is live!
Photography
Grad Images will be taking photos of all graduates as they walk across the stage. You will be able to purchase your photos directly through them. More information will be provided closer to the date.
Graduates
All degree requirements must be met by Friday, May 1, 2026 in order to participate in commencement. (With the exception of Internship Hours & Current Semester/Term course work)
Doctoral Students
Doctoral students check with your Student Advisor to assure your dissertation paperwork is complete and to schedule your Final Oral Defense no later than Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Dissertation title submitted
- Doctoral Hooding during ceremony
Hotels in Area
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasadena | 3500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- GreenTree Inn & Suites Alhambra | 2499 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
- Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia | 130 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
- Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel | 303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel | 225 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776