2026 San Diego Commencement
Date
Friday, May 22nd
Ceremony begins at 1:30pm and will likely conclude by 4:00pm.
Location
San Diego Civic Theatre | 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets
Number of guests per graduate: The number of tickets will be determined closer to the date. All graduates will be notified via email.
- Please note that the commencement ceremony is General Admission. The digital tickets you order will have seat numbers on them, however, please disregard, as they are not applicable for this event.
- Children 2 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
- Graduates do not need a ticket, only guests.
- For any further questions, please email commencement@alliant.edu
Regalia
The regalia site is not yet live. You will be notified via email once the site is live and you can start ordering your regalia.
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, April 24, 2025 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 April 24th.
- Dissertation title submitted
- Doctoral Hooding during ceremony
Hotels in Area
- The Bristol Hotel – San Diego | 1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- The Sofia Hotel | 150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
- The Westgate Hotel | 1055 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego | 2660 South 2nd St. Fresno, CA 93706
- Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown | 530 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
