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.
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
Students will enter Autzen Stadium at the Mo Gate (just west of the South Gate) beginning at 7:30 a.m. and gather at the Moshofsky Plaza.
Graduates will be lined up by commencement staff and volunteers before they enter onto the field through the West Tunnel. This Gra(n)d Entrance will begin at 8:15 a.m.
Please note, in order to participate in the Gra(n)d Entrance, all graduates must wear regalia and be in line by 8:15 a.m. Because of space constraints, guests of graduates will not be allowed to enter the Mo Gate. Students will not be required to line up in a specific order. If students have a preference for who they enter the stadium with and sit next to please plan to line up together.
Guests should make their way into the stadium and can watch on the video board as their graduates enter the field, beginning at 8:15 a.m.
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.