CCS Commencement 2025

Congratulations Class of 2025!

The CCS Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:00 am in Campbell Hall with a reception immediately to follow in Campbell Plaza. Graduates must check-in and be seated by 10:30 am for ceremony instructions. Doors to the hall will open at 10:00 am.

Graduating students should have received a CCS Commencement Registration form and other important commencement-related communications through their campus email accounts.

Guest Seating & Accessibility

Graduate guest seating is to be reserved by CCS graduates via the CCS Commencement Registration form. There are enough seats in Campbell Hall to accommodate all registered guests as confirmed with the CCS Advising Office. Note: guest seating is not assigned, rather all guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. More details will be sent out to graduates and posted on this page as information becomes available.

Campbell Hall provides good visibility from all seating areas. In accordance with ADA regulations, designated wheelchair-accessible seating will be available for individuals who require those features. For guests who wish to attend virtually, a livestream link will be posted on this page as the event approaches, and a recording will be available online shortly after the event.

Parking & Directions

Important information coming soon.

Additional Information

Attire: Graduates may wear regalia available through the UCSB bookstore or other appropriate attire. CCS graduates will receive a braided cord to wear in honor of their graduation from our College.

The ceremony is indoors, while the post-ceremony reception is outdoors with minimal coverage or shade. Santa Barbara weather in June can vary widely, so please check the forecast and plan accordingly—be prepared for sun, fog, or even drizzle to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

Program: The CCS Commencement is a personal and intimate celebration of our graduates.The ceremony is scheduled to last approximately 90 minutes, and will include:

• Speeches by the Dean, keynote speaker and CCS Student Speaker(s)

• Pieces composed by our Music Composition students

• Individual graduate acknowledgements

• Post-ceremony reception in the plaza

Note: there will be a professional photographer present from GradImages. Information about photos available for purchase will be sent to students directly.

RSVP : graduating students received a CCS Commencement Registration form via email with a deadline of April 14th. If you are planning to participate and did not RSVP, please contact heidi.dinnogen@ccs.ucsb.edu immediately.

Please stop by the CCS advising office or call us at (805) 893-4146 or email info@ccs.ucsb.edu if you have any questions - we will be happy to help in any way we can.