Pacific is excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 with an All-University Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Individual schools and colleges will hold graduation and hooding ceremonies in May and June 2026.
All-university Commencement and Degree Conferral Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Knoles Lawn, Stockton Campus
The President, Provost and deans will present the graduates and confer degrees. Remarks will be given by Commencement speakers and the Order of the Pacific will be awarded. Distinguished faculty awards and honorary doctoral degrees are presented, and the 50th reunion class is recognized.
Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies
During the School Diploma and Hooding ceremony, graduates will have the opportunity to process across the stage, hear their name announced, receive their diploma covers and have photos taken by a professional photographer.
May 9, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Commencement Coordinator: cop.commencement@pacific.edu
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Commencement Coordinator: conservatory@pacific.edu
Saturday, May 9, 2026
5 p.m.
Commencement Coordinator: benerd@pacific.edu
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Commencement Coordinator: soecsevents@pacific.edu
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Commencement Coordinator: jnavarro2@pacific.edu
May 10, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
2 p.m.
Commencement Coordinator: pharmacyevents@pacific.edu
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10 a.m.
Commencement Coordinator: shsevents@pacific.edu
May 30, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11 a.m.
Commencement Coordinator: mcgeorgealumni@pacific.edu
June 13, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 p.m.
Commencement Coordinator: sf_deansoffice@pacific.edu
- 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.
Previous Commencement Coverage
View slideshows, watch videos and read recaps of previous Commencement ceremonies.
