Pacific will celebrate graduates during diploma and hooding ceremonies throughout May and June. 


Commencement schedule at a glance

    May 9, 2023
    Native American Graduate Celebration | 6–8:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House | RSVP 

    May 10, 2023
    Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi Graduate Celebration | 6–8:30 p.m. | DUC Ballroom | RSVP 

    May 11, 2023
    Lavender Graduation | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House | RSVP 

    Black Graduate Celebration | 6–8:30 p.m. | DUC Ballroom | RSVP 

    May 12, 2023
    Phi Beta Kapa Induction Ceremony | 9–11 a.m. | Raymond Hall

    Faith Davies All-University Leadership Awards and Luncheon | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | DUC Ballroom | RSVP

    Latinx Graduate Celebration | 6–8:30 p.m. | DUC Ballroom | RSVP 

    Friday, May 12, 2023 | University of the Pacific, Stockton 

    • Interfaith Baccalaureate Service and “Last Lecture” by Bill Herrin, Alexander R. Heron Professor of Economics | 3:30 p.m. | Morris Chapel
    • All-university Commencement Reception | Immediately following Baccalaureate Service | Weber Lawn


    Saturday, May 13 | University of the Pacific, Stockton 

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


    Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies:

    • College of the Pacific | 11:30 a.m. | A.G. Spanos Center | View Recording
    • School of Engineering and Computer Science | 11:30 a.m. | Knoles Lawn | View Recording
    • Conservatory of Music | 11:30 a.m. | Faye Spanos Concert Hall | View Recording
    • Eberhardt School of Business | 2:00 p.m. | Knoles Lawn | View Recording
    • Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy |  3 p.m. | A.G. Spanos Center | View Recording
    • Benerd College | 7 p.m. | Knoles Lawn | View Recording


    Saturday, May 20, 2023 | A.G. Spanos Center, Stockton


    Saturday, May 27, 2023 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento


    Sunday, June 18, 2023 | The Masonic, San Francisco

    • Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry | 2 p.m.


    Driving Directions

    • 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 the 2022 Commencement and Diploma and Hooding ceremonies are included below: 

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