Commencement FAQ

The cap and gown can be purchased starting on Monday, April 13th, 2020, at the UCSB Campus Store. It can also be purchased in a Grad Pack. Reserve yours now!

Students interested in finding information regarding honors should contact their respective colleges. Honor cords can be purchased at the Campus Store. For information contact Carol Dreste at (805) 893-5601.

To participate you will need a stage pass which can be obtained June 8th through June 12th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the UCen Lobby. Stage passes will be moved to the Events Center on June 13.

Graduate students will pick up stage passes upon check-in at the Events Center on June 14, prior to line-up for Graduate Division Commencement Ceremony.

The Campus Store will have a tent conveniently located near the Commencement site (Friday noon - 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) with a selection of alumni gifts and clothing, sun visors, hats, sunscreen, water, and snacks. The Campus Store will also be open Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

A selection of flowers, floral leis, and corsages will be available at a number of sites on the way to Commencement. You can preorder your gift items at The Commencement Group website: Click here.

The University Center Dining Services coffeehouse, Starbucks, will be open at 7:30 AM, serving coffee, espresso, blended drinks, bagels and pastries. The Corner Store, a convenience store, opens at 7:30 AM for cold beverages and snacks. Jamba Juice, serving fresh squeezed juices and smoothies, opens at 8:00 AM. Root 217, Panda Express, and Subway will open at 11:00 AM, serving hot food. The UCSB Campus Store commencement tent, located near the commencement site, opens at 7:30 for water and snacks.