Commencement

Integrative Biology & Physiology Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Court of Sciences (Young & Boelter Halls)

The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. All students and faculty should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m., dressed in graduation regalia (cap and gown). Seating is first-come, first-served. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ceremony Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. – Light refreshments
• 8:30 a.m. – Student line-up at designated areas
• 9:00 a.m. – Ceremony begins

Eligibility to Participate

Students who graduated in Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or are candidates for Spring or Summer 2026 are eligible to participate.

Required Actions

To participate in the ceremony, please complete the following:

• Submit the online Declaration of Commencement form to the Graduate Student Services Office by Friday, May 15, 2026.
• Obtain your commencement tickets via MyUCLA.
  • IBP provides four (4) free tickets.
  • Additional tickets are available for $20 each.

Tickets & Entry

• Tickets are required for entry. Please have all student and guest tickets readily accessible for scanning upon arrival.
• Children ages 2 and under are not required to have tickets.
• Seating is first-come, first-served—guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Important Reminders

• Do not forget your cap, gown, hood, and tassel—we do not have extras on hand.
• Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking up and down stairs and a ramp.
• Arrive no later than 8:30 a.m.; gates will close promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Cap & Graduation Gown

All regalia orders are completed online through the Graduation Etc. website. Graduation Etc. is located in Ackerman Union, A-Level. For questions, please call (310) 825-2587.

Parking

Parking is available in Lot 2 and Lot 9.

• $17 per vehicle
• Guests are encouraged to purchase e-permits in advance:
  https://transportation.ucla.edu/campus-parking/commencement-parking

Additional Information

• • The full commencement program will be available on the IBP website.
  • Diplomas are issued approximately 3 months after graduation.
    Questions: Registrar’s Diploma Hotline (310) 825-8883
  • For more information: http://commencement.ucla.edu