Graduating Seniors

Senior Celebration

Join us for congratulations, refreshments, and pick up your COMM Graduation Stole! This event is held annually in June. June 2025 details will be posted soon.

Communication Senior Survey

We invite all graduating Communication students to complete the department's Senior Survey!

Your responses will help the department in its efforts to continually improve. Plus, completion of the survey gets you $5 off your Communication stole!

Take the Survey

Senior Stoles

Purchase a keepsake embroidered Communication stole to wear with your cap and gown! Wearing a stole at Commencement is optional, but is a terrific way to showcase your Communication major pride.

Stoles are $25 each (or $20 if you complete the department's Senior Survey, above). Payment will be accepted when you pick up your stole: via cash or check (to "UC Regents").

Stole pick up takes place Week 8 - Finals Week of spring quarter.

Graduation vs Commencement

Official graduation and participating in Commencement are two separate things:

Graduation is the term used to describe when a student has completed all requirements, and their degree has been officially posted to the academic record. Students must complete a Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) to file for graduation.

Commencement is the annual ceremony in which eligible students participate. Participation in the Commencement does not constitute official graduation from the university.

Participation in June Commencement is intended for students with 135 units by the end of winter and completing their degree the fall, winter, or spring of the current academic year, or the summer or fall immediately following.

Official Commencement Website

The official Commencement website includes details for all activities, including the All Campus Commencement and individual College Commencement ceremonies. Registration is required. Website includes information about registering, tickets, parking, regalia.

Visit the Commencement Page

College Ceremonies

Each College hosts their own Commencement ceremony, separate from the All Campus Commencement. It is at your College Commencement ceremony that your name will be read and you will walk across the stage to be recognized. To participate, eligible students must register on the University's Commencement website.