Activities and Ceremonies
This year’s University Commencement Ceremony will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Autzen Stadium. Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
The 2026 University Commencement Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of our graduates and includes administration and student speakers, a keynote address, and the conferral of degrees by school or college. Graduates do not cross the stage or receive diplomas during the University Commencement Ceremony. Guest tickets are not required, but graduates must RSVP to let us know they will be attending. A clear bag policy will be in effect for all ceremonies.
School and college ceremonies will also take place on Monday, June 15. Refer to the full schedule of school and college ceremonies to find your date, time, and location.
Gra(n)d Entrance
Graduates will enter Autzen Stadium on June 15 through the Mo Gate (just West of the South Gate) beginning at 7:00 a.m. Commencement staff and volunteers will assist with lining up graduates before they proceed onto the field through Autzen’s historic West Tunnel.
To participate in the Gra(n)d Entrance, all graduates must be wearing regalia and in line by 8:00 a.m. Graduates will not be required to line up in a specific order. Those who wish to sit together should plan to enter and line up as a group.
Guests of graduates are not permitted to enter the Mo Gate or access the field. Guests should make their way into the stadium through the South, East or North gates and may watch the Gra(n)d Entrance on the video board beginning at 7:00 a.m. The clear bag policy will be in effect.
The University Commencement Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all of our graduates with a great deal of excitement, student and administration speakers, a keynote address, and the presentation of this year’s graduates. Graduates are encouraged to get creative and decorate their grad caps and regalia. Graduates planning to attend the University Commencement Ceremony are asked to RSVP.
In addition to the University Commencement Ceremony, each school and college will be hosting ceremonies. Department and program faculty are present to individually recognize graduates as they cross the stage, receive their diploma cover, and "turn their tassel" to mark the transition from student to graduate. These ceremonies typically last around 90 minutes. Each school or college plans its own ceremony. Please contact your department directly if you have any specific questions regarding these ceremonies.
In between ceremonies, join the campus community in celebrating commencement at GradFest, a celebratory reception following the main ceremony at Autzen Stadium. Graduates, along with their families and friends, are invited to gather with faculty and peers from their school or college to enjoy refreshments, photo opportunities, and a festive atmosphere to continue the day’s celebration.
Additionally, there will be a hospitality lounge in the Ford Alumni Center on campus, sponsored by the University of Oregon Alumni Association, where guests can rest, recharge, and connect.
All university museums and many classroom buildings will also be open to enjoy during commencement.