Commencement at Sonoma State University

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Graduates cheering outside weill hall

Commencement

Commencement 2026

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24

Every spring, Sonoma State University proudly celebrates the achievements of hundreds of students who, through determination and perseverance, fulfill all requirements to earn their degrees. Commencement is more than a ceremony. It is a defining milestone in the journey of our courageous graduates, who leave the Green Music Center ready to lead meaningful change in the world.

4 students lined up to enter the green music center

Student raising hand while entering the GMC

Family and friends of a ssu graduate

Student giving a speech at the ceremony

Student waiving after receiving diploma on stage

3 students walking off stage at commencement

Student with her family outside green music center

Students showing their diplomas

Graduate Information

Learn who’s eligible, how to apply, and the steps to walk at Commencement.

Family and friends of a ssu graduate

Ceremony Schedule

Make sure to confirm the exact time of your ceremony so you can arrive early.

Drone shot of GMC

The Right Place at the Right Time

Learn where to arrive, what time to arrive, and what at Commencement

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Students waving at their families

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graduate with family outside GMC

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Faculty at commencement

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The view of SSU commencement from the lawn seating area into Weill Hall

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