What Graduating Students Need to Know and Do

Mace bearer walking down the center aisle at a Commencement ceremony

What is Commencement?

Congratulations, Spartans! You’ve completed your academic coursework, earned all the requisite units and are now ready to cross the stage. Before you do so, understand “graduating” versus “Commencement” so you know how to prepare and so your guests can enjoy their visit.

Participating in Commencement

Schedule

Find out which college’s Commencement ceremony is happening when and where.

Registration and Tickets

Eligible Spartans who complete their application to graduate will receive an email invitation to register for their college’s Commencement ceremony. Find out details.

Grad Checklist and Deadlines

Information for graduating Spartans: what you need to know and by when you need to do specific actions to participate in Commencement.

Regalia

Graduating Spartans wear specific academic apparel for Commencement. For graduates, visit this page for details on how to secure your regalia.

Grad Fest

Get all the items and details you need, in-person at Grad Fest, typically held two months before Commencement.
Students tossing their caps in the air while standing behind SJSU lettering

Additional Festivities

Beyond the Commencement ceremonies for our nine colleges, individual celebrations held by affinity groups or academic departments or schools may also be held. Find out about this year’s additional festivities open to eligible graduating Spartans and their guests.