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. PDT
Academic Department Dessert Receptions for Graduates and Families
Olin Plaza
2:45 p.m. PDT
President’s Toast for Graduates and Families
Olin Plaza
3:30 p.m. PDT
Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal for Graduates
Meet on the lawn between Kingston Hall and the Shanahan Center.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
Event
Location
12 p.m. PDT
Commencement tent “opens.”
Mudd Quadrangle. Accessible seating is available, with room for one additional guest per person.
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.