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QUICK LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commencement Ceremony<\/a>
\nCommencement Receptions<\/a>
\nImportant Deadlines<\/a>
\nCommencement Ceremony Registration<\/a>
\nRegalia and Attire<\/a>
\nCommencement Announcements (Invitations)<\/a>
\nCommencement Photos<\/a>
\nCommencement Flowers<\/a>
\nFrames<\/a>
\nCGU Grad Resource Fair<\/a>
\nLocal Hotels<\/a>
\nFAQS<\/a><\/p>\n

Claremont Graduate University’s 99th Commencement Ceremony<\/h2>\n

Welcome to Claremont Graduate University\u2019s graduation and commencement website. This site\u00a0is your guide for every step of this important milestone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This site brings together everything you need to prepare for graduation and to participate in the commencement ceremony. Here, you\u2019ll find guidance on graduation requirements, key deadlines, ceremony schedules, parking and accessibility details, and information to help you celebrate with confidence.<\/p>\n

We are honored to recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience that brought our graduates to this moment.\u00a0Thank you for joining us as we celebrate their achievements and look forward to the bright futures ahead.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All times are Pacific Time (PT)
\nDate<\/strong>: May 16, 2026<\/strong>
\nGraduate Check-in:<\/strong> 7:30 am
\nPhoto Opportunities:\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 – 8:00 am
\nGraduate Lineup:<\/strong> 8:00 – 8:30 am
\nPlatform Party Lineup:\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 am
\nProcession<\/strong>: 8:55 am
\nCeremony Program Begins:<\/strong> 9:00 am
\nSchool-hosted Receptions:\u00a0<\/strong>Immediately after<\/em> the ceremony concludes<\/p>\n

Ceremony Location:
\n800 N Dartmouth Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 <\/span>
\n<\/strong>Honnold Mudd Library, Mudd Quadrangle (north lawn)<\/p>\n

Ceremony Live stream:<\/strong>
\nThe CGU ceremony will be simulcast in Albrecht Auditorium and live-streamed online. The link will be made available to the public on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Please see the main CGU Commencement webpage<\/a> for additional information when available.<\/p>\n

Theme<\/strong>
\nThe theme for this year’s ceremony is Lighting the Way: Shaping Our Future Through Transdisciplinary Education.
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The theme celebrates those who build connections across disciplines to drive meaningful change and advance knowledge that transcends traditional boundaries. Those who embrace collaboration as a catalyst for innovation shape a more inclusive, forward-thinking world.<\/p>\n

Honorary Degree Recipient and Keynote Speaker<\/strong>
\nAdrienne Konigar Macklin<\/a><\/p>\n

Alumni Speaker<\/strong>
\nJuanita Dawson, PhD<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Speaker<\/strong>
\nMaryAnn Ngozi Obidike<\/a><\/p>\n

Attending the Commencement Ceremony Remotely
\n<\/strong>Candidates who indicated remote participation on their commencement registration form will receive a separate email with instructions on how to connect remotely. If you registered for in- person participation and decide to attend remotely, please email commencement@cgu.edu <\/a>to update your registration and to receive instructions for remote attendees.<\/p>\n

General Guest Seating<\/strong>
\nCGU does not require tickets for the ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating will be marked.<\/p>\n

Accommodations\/Accessible Seating<\/strong>
\nCandidates who requested accommodations, including accessible seating, during the registration process will receive separate instructions via email. Accessible seating for guests<\/em> is available in the designated areas and may be separate from general seating. Guests requiring individual accommodations are encouraged to arrive early.<\/p>\n

Parking
\n<\/strong>Campus parking is limited. Plan on parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Do not block driveways. Call a rideshare service if you need assistance getting from your parking spot to campus. There are special street closures in place for Commencement. View the map for drop-off and parking locations. Limited accessible parking is available at the McAllister Parking Lot, located at 919 N. Columbia Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. A valid disabled persons placard is required.<\/p>\n

VIEW THE CGU PARKING MAP<\/a><\/p>\n

Drop-off Locations
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