Class of 2026
Commencement registration: 8 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, through 5 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026. Only students who applied to graduate will have access to register for Commencement prior to the deadline. Note: Graduation application processing takes approximately two weeks.
Commencement Registration Schedule
| Registration Type | Date of Registration |
|---|---|
| Graduate Registration | Monday, Feb. 16 - Thursday, April 16 |
| Credential Student Registration | Monday, March. 2 - Thursday, April 16 |
| Guest Registration | Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, May 20 |
Eligibility
The Class of 2026 Commencement ceremonies recognize students completing their degrees in fall 2025, winter 2026, spring 2026 and summer 2026. Students graduating in another term will need to complete a Request to Participate Form. Requests to Participate are subject to approval. The Request to Participate form opens Monday, February 16, and closes Thursday, April 16.
Credential Students
Students earning a credential and wishing to participate in Commencement must be included on the eligibility list provided by the College of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work. Once eligibility is confirmed, students may register by selecting the “Credential Student” ticket, which includes a $60 participation fee (guest tickets eligible). Credential student registration will open on March 2.
Grad Fair
Pick up grad packs, purchase grad bundles and stoles, class rings, diploma frames, confetti poppers, alumni brick and visit GradImages!
Turlock Campus | University Bookstore
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 21 - 23
- 4 - 6 p.m. April 22
Stockton Campus | Room 1003
- 3 - 6 p.m. April 29
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Updated: April 16, 2026