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


Commencement schedule at a glance

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | University of the Pacific, Stockton 

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


Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies:

  • College of the Pacific | 11:30 a.m. | A.G. Spanos Center
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science | 11 a.m. | Knoles Lawn
  • Eberhardt School of Business | 2:30 p.m. | A.G. Spanos Center
  • Conservatory of Music | 2:30 p.m. | Faye Spanos Concert Hall
  • Benerd College | 5 p.m. | A.G. Spanos Center


Sunday, May 11, 2025 | A.G. Spanos Center, Stockton

  • School of Health Sciences | 10 a.m.
  • Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy | 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 previous Commencement and Diploma and Hooding ceremonies are included below: 

2024

2023

2022

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