UCSB Institutional Advancement Public Events
Commencement

COMMENCEMENT 2012

UC Santa Barbara is preparing to celebrate the graduating Class of 2012! Complete details on commencement will be posted on this page as they become available.

gold starNOTE: Dates and times for some majors may change from prior year schedule.

  • Sunday, June 10, 2012
    College of Creative Studies
    Schedule
  • Friday, June 15, 2012
    Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
    Schedule
  • Saturday, June 16, 2012
    Schedule
  • Sunday, June 17, 2012
    Schedule

Commencement Reservations for Undergraduate Students
PASS 1: February 27, 2012 - April 16, 2012
PASS 2: April 23, 2012 - May 25, 2012

  • Commencement Pass 1
    Only students with 164 units, either completed or in progress during the winter quarter, will be eligible to make a commencement reservation during PASS 1. Seniors can only make a reservation for the ceremony to which their major is assigned for this pass.
  • Commencement Pass 2
    Only students with 164 units, either completed or in progress during the spring quarter, will be eligible to make a commencement reservation during PASS 2. Eligible undergraduate students can reserve any open and available ceremony regardless of major.
  • Making a commencement reservation and receiving an official degree require two separate actions on GOLD. Students must declare candidacy to officially graduate. Declarations are made using GOLD. Monday, April 16 is the last day to declare candidacy for a Spring 2012 undergraduate degree.

Commencement Reservations for Graduate Students
Doctoral and master's students must register by Friday, May 4, 2012.

Commencement DVD's and Photos:
www.gradimages.com
1-800-261-2576

If you have questions regarding Commencement, contact the Public Events Office at 805-893-2117 or email parent@ia.ucsb.edu.