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
3:30 p.m. PDTMandatory Commencement Rehearsal for GraduatesMeet on the lawn between Kingston Hall and the Shanahan Center.
4 p.m. PDTPresident’s Reception for Graduates and Families
Note: No formal program
Strauss Plaza
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