Pacific celebrated graduates during diploma and hooding ceremonies throughout May and June. 


Commencement schedule at a glance

If you are graduating and identify with any of the groups below, please complete this RSVP form.

May 8, 2024
Lavender Graduation | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House

Native American Graduate Celebration | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House

May 9, 2024
Black Graduate Celebration | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House

Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi Graduate Celebration | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House

Latinx Graduate Celebration | 5:30–7 p.m. | Faye Spanos Concert Hall

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | University of the Pacific, Stockton 

  • All-university Commencement and Degree Conferral Ceremony | 9 a.m. | Knoles Lawn


Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies:


Saturday, May 18, 2024 | A.G. Spanos Center, Stockton


Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento


Sunday, June 16, 2024 | The Masonic, San Francisco

  • Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry | 2 p.m. 


Driving Directions

  • Coolers and containers
  • Signage of any kind
  • Balloons
  • Packages (e.g., gifts, boxes)
  • Large umbrellas
  • Tobacco and e-cigarettes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Weapons
  • Fireworks
  • Noisemakers
  • For safety reasons, all bags are subject to search by University Police.

Videos from the 2022 Commencement and Diploma and Hooding ceremonies are included below: 

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