UCLA Commencement 2024
A guide for navigating this year’s commencement
UCLA Commencement 2024 will take place between Thursday, June 13 and Sunday, June 16. According to the UCLA Commencement FAQ webpage, there are approximately 70 individual ceremonies during commencement weekend. To navigate the upcoming events, graduating students and supporting loved ones can stay prepared via UCLA’s commencement webpage linked below.
Commencement Schedules
To search for a comprehensive schedule of when a specific UCLA Commencement 2024 ceremony is taking place, visit the commencement schedule. The main commencement ceremony for the College of Letters & Science will be held June 14 at Pauley Pavilion. According to the commencement FAQ webpage, it is the largest single-degree conferring ceremony and therefore has three separate, identical ceremonies at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to accommodate the large number of attendees.
The remaining events are held by the UCLA departmental graduations, professional school ceremonies and graduation-related student celebrations. Each subsection lists ceremonies alphabetically, alongside the corresponding date, time and location. To find a specific graduation event, click the button below.
Ceremony Information
According to the ceremony information webpage, the main commencement ceremony is where the chancellor will confer the Class of 2024’s degrees. The 2024 Distinguished Alumni Keynote speaker, alumnus graduate of ‘97 Sean Astin, will speak at the three ceremonies, alongside a student speaker, student singers and the college deans who will present the graduating Class of 2024.
The ceremony information webpage further notes that departmental commencement ceremonies individually recognize each student for their accomplishments when they walk across the stage. Official diplomas are sent in the mail or are available for pick up at the Registrar’s Office.
For more UCLA Commencement 2024 ceremony information, click the button below.
Accommodation
The UCLA Commencement webpage states that all commencement venues are ADA accessible and urges any graduating students to contact the department or professional school directly for further accommodation or sign language interpretation. For accommodation at a college commencement ceremony, contact the College Commencement Office via the Message Center through MyUCLA. For more information on disability accommodation, click the button below.
Ticketing, parking and more
For those who require more information regarding ticket distribution and other information for the UCLA Commencement 2024, click here. Or, for those who require information about commencement parking, click here. Other frequently asked questions about live streaming, accessibility, directions, health and safety and more can be found via the button below.
Congratulations Class of 2024!