Pacific celebrates graduating seniors throughout the spring semester. Diploma and hooding ceremonies for all graduates of Pacific's schools and colleges take place throughout May and June. 

Commencement Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | University of the Pacific, Stockton

  • All-university Commencement and Degree Conferral Ceremony | 9 a.m. | Knoles Lawn

Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies:

  • College of the Pacific | 11:30 a.m. | Alex G. Spanos Center
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science | 11:30 a.m. | Knoles Lawn
  • Eberhardt School of Business | 2:30 p.m. | Alex G. Spanos Center
  • Conservatory of Music | 2:30 p.m. | Faye Spanos Concert Hall
  • Benerd College | 5 p.m. | Alex G. Spanos Center 

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Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton

  • School of Health Sciences | 10 a.m.
  • Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy | 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Sunday, June 15, 2025 | The Masonic, San Francisco

  • Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry | 2 p.m.
Year-End Events

Award ceremonies, expeditions, dance parties and other events fill the final weeks of the spring semester, bringing seniors together to celebrate their achievements and prepare for their futures. 

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Senior Celebration 2024
Senior Celebration

April 29 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Vereschagin Alumni House

Join the Alumni Association in raising a glass to our graduating students! We will have beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, games, raffles and more. Make sure to bring your valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol, and your Pacific ID to claim your class gift! For any questions or accommodations, please email pacificalumni@pacific.edu. 

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Affinity Celebrations

The Center of Identity and Inclusion (CII) wants to celebrate your graduation and surround you with love of your affiliated culture with your family and friends, as well as provide you with a stole. Register by April 25. For any questions or accommodations, please email thecenter@pacific.edu.

SSD Graduation: Wed., April 30 at the Presidents Room, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Latinx: Mon., May 5 at Janssen-Lagorio Gym, 5–7 p.m.

Lavender: Wed., May 7 at the Vereschagin Alumni House, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi / Southwest Asian & North Africa (SWANA):  Wed., May 7th at the Vereschagin Alumni House, 2–3 p.m.

Black/African American: Thurs., May 8 at the Vereschagin Alumni House, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Native American: Thurs., May 8 at the Vereschagin Alumni House, 2–3 p.m.

LatinX Graduation
  • Coolers and containers
  • Signage of any kind
  • Balloons
  • Packages (e.g., gifts, boxes)
  • Large umbrellas
  • Tobacco and e-cigarettes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Weapons
  • Fireworks
  • Noisemakers
  • For safety reasons, all bags are subject to search by University Police.

Videos from previous Commencement and Diploma and Hooding ceremonies are included below: 

2024

2023

2022

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