Schedule of Events — Class of 2026

All events are open to graduates and their families, except for the mandatory Commencement rehearsal for graduates on Saturday, May 16.

TimeEventLocationRegistration Information
5:30-8 p.m. PDTNative GraduationEdmund Ballroom at Pomona CollegeInformation Pending
Friday, April 17, 2026
TimeEventLocationRegistration Information
4:00-5:30 p.m. PDTQRC Lavender GraduationRose Hills Theater, Pomona CollegeInformation Pending
Friday, April 24, 2026
TimeEventLocationRegistration Information
4-6 p.m. PDTAsian Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) GraduationEdmunds Ballroom, Pomona ColegeInformation Pending
Friday, May 8, 2026
TimeEventLocationRegistration Information
3-6 p.m. PDTInternational Student GraduationGarrison Theater, Scripps CollegeRegister via the International Graduation RSVP form by April 29th.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TimeEventLocationRegistration Information
11 a.m.-2 p.m. PDTOBSA Black Graduation & ReceptionSeaver Theater, Pomona CollegeInformation Pending
3:30-4:30 pm. PDTInterfaith Baccalaureate ServiceBalch Auditorium, Scripps CollegeInformation Pending
Reception: 5-7 p.m. PDT
Ceremony: 7-9 p.m. PDT
CLSA Latinx Graduation & ReceptionGarrison Theatre, Scripps CollegeRegister via the CLSA 2026 End of Year Celebration,
Deadline to Register: February 27
Friday, May 15, 2026
TimeEventLocation
Noon–1:30 p.m. PDTGraduates’ Lunch and ProgramLinde Activity Center (LAC).

Students, families, faculty and staff are welcome, no tickets or RSVP needed. Please note that space is limited and seats available on a first come, first served basis.
1:30–2:45 p.m. PDTAcademic Department Dessert Receptions for Graduates and FamiliesOlin Plaza
2:45 p.m. PDTPresident’s Toast for Graduates and FamiliesOlin Plaza
3:30 p.m. PDTMandatory Commencement Rehearsal for GraduatesMeet on the lawn between Kingston Hall and the Shanahan Center.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
TimeEventLocation
12 p.m. PDTCommencement tent “opens.”Mudd Quadrangle. Accessible seating is available, with room for one additional guest per person.
12:30 p.m. PDTSenior PhotoShanahan Center for Teaching and Learning Steps
1:30 p.m. PDTCommencement CeremonyMudd Quadrangle.

For those unable to attend, a Livestream of the ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. PDT.

This event is open to all friends and families of the graduates. No tickets are required. There is no limit to the number of guests a graduate may invite to cheer their accomplishments.
3:30 p.m. PDTCommencement ReceptionStrauss Plaza
Sunday, May 17, 2026