Commencement 2026

Celebrating our graduates, one class at a time!

Welcome to the official website for SDSU Commencement: Our one-stop-shop for all things Commencement for both graduates and guests.

This site will be updated regularly with everything you need to know about our upcoming graduation ceremonies, including ceremony schedule, ticket distribution, and events, as well as important announcements and deadlines for guests and graduates.

Commencement 2026 Ceremony Schedule

8 a.m. – Graduate Studies 1
doctoral & master’s degree candidates from:

  • College of Arts & Letters 
  • College of Health & Human Services
  • College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts
  • Fowler College of Business

1 p.m. – Graduate Studies 2
doctoral & master’s degree candidates from:

  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering 
  • College of Sciences

7 p.m. – SDSU Imperial Valley

8 a.m. – Fowler College of Business 1

  • Accounting 
  • Finance/Financial Services/Real Estate 
  • Marketing

1 p.m. – College of Arts and Letters

 5 p.m. – College of Education/IS3D

8 a.m. – Fowler College of Business 2

  • General Business 
  • Information Systems 
  • Management

1 p.m. – College of Sciences

5 p.m. – College of Engineering


Graduates in Viejas Arena.

Graduates

Deadline to register for Commencement 2026: April 17, 2026

Find everything you need for commencement, including how to get tickets and where to buy commencement apparel.
Graduate getting a lei wrapped around them.

Family and Guests

Find helpful information for families and guests, such as where to stay, venue information, and how to view our livestreamed ceremonies from home!
Graduate looking at the Viejas Arena Super Screen.

Leave Your Legacy

Be recognized as a distinguished donor at commencement! Donate $10 to the Aztec Proud Class of 2026 Legacy Scholarship and receive a red and white legacy cord to wear proudly on commencement day. We appreciate your generosity!

Can’t find a Commencement email?

Visit our Graduate Communications hub for all email communications sent regarding this year's ceremonies.

Looking for a digital program of a past commencement ceremony?

Check out our Commencement Program Archive for digital programs from past commencement ceremonies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact the Commencement team by emailing [email protected].