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. Students who have completed, or will complete, a graduate degree or credential between Summer Session 2025 and Fall quarter 2026 are invited to participate. Watch this space for registration information later this winter quarter.

Questions? Email gradacademics@graddiv.ucsb.edu.

IN THE WORDS OF
Dr. Leila J. Rupp

In her last year as Interim Graduate Dean, Dr. Leila J. Rupp delivers a powerful Commencement keynote at this year's Graduate Division Ceremony on June 12.

Our 2025 Commencement Speaker

Courtney Wright is a PhD Candidate in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on community engagement, social equity in education, and transformative learning environments. 

Learn more about Wright's graduate school journey here.

 

Watch her Commencement Speech