Commencement 2023 Announcement
In response to feedback regarding the overall Commencement experience for graduates, family members, and loved ones, UC Riverside is enhancing the graduate experience. We are excited to announce that the 2023 Commencement ceremonies will take place at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA. As a result, graduates and their guests will have the luxury of an air-conditioned ceremony with improved seating, sightlines, and security. The ceremonies for Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates are scheduled for Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Toyota Arena. For more information, please see the 2023 Commencement announcement here. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the FAQ page here.
Commencement 2023
Welcome to the official website for UC Riverside's 69th Commencement.
If you are a graduating student, congratulations on your achievement! You have worked hard to get to this point in your life and UC Riverside is honored to have been part of your journey.
Making this day a memorable occasion for you and your proud family members and friends is very important to UC Riverside, so we have developed this website for everything Commencement.
We will continue to update the website with Commencement 2023 deadlines and information so please check back periodically and stay updated.
Getting Started
Schedule of Ceremonies
Friday, June 2, 2023
6:00 p.m.
M.D. degree recipients
Location: Student Recreation Center North, main gymnasium
Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:00 a.m.
All Ph.D. degree and M.F.A. degree candidates
Location: Student Recreation Center North, main gymnasium
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates in the departments of Biology and Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
Location: Toyota Arena
1:00 p.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates in the departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Sciences, Entomology, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Mathematics for Secondary Teachers, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physics, Plant Biology, and Statistics
Location: Toyota Arena
6:00 p.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates
Location: Toyota Arena
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates to select preferred ceremony date/time on a first-come, first-served basis through the Intent to Participate form
Location: Toyota Arena
1:00 p.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates to select preferred ceremony date/time on a first-come, first-served basis through the Intent to Participate form
Location: Toyota Arena
6:00 p.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates to select preferred ceremony date/time on a first-come, first-served basis through the Intent to Participate form
Location: Toyota Arena
Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates and Teacher Credential candidates
Location: Toyota Arena
1:00 p.m.
Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates
Location: Toyota Arena
Participate Information
Candidates for Graduation
Includes Commencement participation information, and candidate checklists to ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met to participate in Commencement.
Faculty Participation
Information and registration form for all ladder-rank faculty, adjunct professors, visiting faculty, lecturers, and supervisors of teacher education who wish to participate in Commencement.
Commencement Staffing
Information and registration for UCR Commencement staff assisting in the administration of the event.