Seventh College Commencement
Congratulations Class of 2023!
Seventh College Graduation Celebration will be held Friday, June 16, 2023.
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 2023 who will complete their degree in Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 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.
The Seventh College Graduation Celebration will be held on Friday June 16, 2023.
Seventh College students graduating in 2023 will have the opportunity to attend any of the above mentioned options.
Registration and Commencement information can be found at https://commencement.ucsd.edu. Information specific to the Seventh College Celebration will be found on this webpage.
The Seventh College Graduation Celebration
The Seventh College Graduation Celebration will be held on Friday June 16, 2023 at 4pm at Sanford Consortium.
Registration closes May 16, 2023 11:30pm.
Attendees will be allowed to bring up to two guests. Guest tickets will be distributed in June.
For questions, please contact seventhprovost@ucsd.edu.
Distinguished Graduating Student Speaker
Apply to speak at the Seventh College Graduation Celebration! 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.
Speaker Application closes May 1, 2023
Events for Graduating Seniors
The Undergraduate Colleges host a variety of activities designed to help graduating students celebrate what it means to be a Triton, connect with friends and classmates, and transition to becoming a Triton alum. Events are open to graduating students from all Undergraduate Colleges.
Seventh College Stoles
Show your Seventh College pride at graduation and beyond! Keepsake Seventh College stoles will be available for purchase in Spring Quarter. Quantities are limited and stoles will be available for purchase in-person during designated sale times.
Price: $35
Spring Quarter Stole Sales & Distribution
- Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM; outside the Seventh College Market
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; outside the Seventh College Market
- Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 12:00-3:00 PM; outside the Seventh College Market
Cap and Gown Information
Regalia - specifically, the official UC San Diego cap, gown, and tassel - are required at all Commencement 2023 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.
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