Seventh College Commencement
Congratulations Class of 2025!
The 2025 Seventh College Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM on Warren Field (map). Additional information on College and All Campus Ceremonies can be found on the Commencement website.
Applying to Graduate
Refer to Applying to Graduate for specific information regarding completing your degree and submitting your Degree and Diploma Application (DDA).
Eligibility Criteria for Commencement
Students with 135 units by the end of Winter 2025 who will complete their degree in Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 are eligible to register for All Campus Commencement and undergraduate college commencements.
Please note: graduates may participate in only one Commencement year but are permitted and encouraged to attend both All Campus Commencement and their college, graduate school, or graduate division ceremonies.
Commencement Information
All Campus Commencement is open to eligible students across the seven Colleges, and will feature a keynote speaker. Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla and other campus leadership will recognize graduates at this campuswide celebration.
College Commencements will be held sometime over the Commencement weekend either Saturday or Sunday. Each college commencement will include various speakers and students will have the opportunity to hear their names read as they walk across the stage.
All ceremonies will be livestreamed and the link will be added on the date of the ceremony to the commencement website.
Registration and Commencement information can be found at https://commencement.ucsd.edu.
Seventh College Commencement Student Speaker
Commencement Student Speaker
Apply to speak at the Seventh College Graduation Ceremony! Remarks should be limited to 5 minutes. A panel of staff will select the student speaker. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered.
To apply, submit a draft copy of your proposed remarks to seventhcollege@ucsd.edu before April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PDT). Please be sure to include your name, PID, and a telephone number in your submission email. Applications will be reviewed and candidates may be invited to audition before a panel of staff before final selection is determined.
Graduating Senior Awards
UCSD Alumni Outstanding Senior Award
Each year the UCSD Alumni Association presents this award to an outstanding senior from each of the University's Undergraduate Colleges for outstanding contribution to the campus community through active involvement with the College and the University. Highlight your outstanding contribution to the campus community through active involvement with Seventh College and the UC San Diego.
Cap and Gown Information
Regalia - specifically, the official UC San Diego cap, gown, and tassel - are required at all Commencement ceremonies. Beginning in Spring Quarter, you can order your cap, gown, and tassel through the UC San Diego Bookstore, along with announcements, diploma frames, and more. Pre-order flowers or leis here.
When will I receive my Diploma?
Refer to Degree Conferral Timeline for details.
Virtual Booklet
We will have a virtual name booklet available to view for graduating students and guests of students. Please be sure to register for commencement and select "opt in" to have your name features in the virtual booklet by the deadline of May 1st, 2025 at commencement.ucsd.edu
Due to publishing deadlines, we are unable to accept additions after the May 1st deadline.
Helpful Links
- Seventh College Academic Advising - Degree and diploma application information and timeline
- UC San Diego Commencement - General commencement information
- UC San Diego Alumni - Stay connected!
- UC San Diego Career Center - Explore graduate school options or find your first post-graduation job
- UC San Diego Bookstore - Purchase graduation announcements, diploma frames, and more
- UC San Diego Parent & Family Resources - Visitor information for families and guests
- UC San Diego International Students and Program Office - Information for graduating international students