2026 Graduate Division Commencement
Join us on Thursday, June 11th, 4 pm to 6:30 pm, on the Commencement Green to honor our master’s, doctoral, and teaching and service credential candidates.
Each graduate participating is allotted six guest tickets for family and friends. If you would like to view your 2026 Graduate Division Commencement reservation, you can do so here.
Questions? Email gradacademics@graddiv.ucsb.edu.
Our 2026 Commencement Guest Speaker
Our special guest speaker Ambassador Marc Nathanson, MA `69, is a diplomat, philanthropist, and dedicated environmentalist with a long history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service. We are proud to announce his participation in our 2026 Graduate Division Ceremony and look forward to his advice and insights on the Commencement stage.
COMMENCEMENT SPOTLIGHTS
Learn more about our Commencement Student Speaker, Guest Speaker, Singer, Lancaster Awardees, and other Commencement participants in our 2026 Commencement Spotlight Series.
Check out our Instagram channel during Commencement week for Spotlights and highlights from the big day.
2026 Commencement Spotlights
Alden Benjamin Lopez-Hernandez
The Honorable Marc Nathanson
Alexander Davydov
Sienna Helena Parkern
Lorenzo Johnson