Commencement FAQs

• Do I need to apply for graduation to participate in the Commencement ceremony?

  Yes.

  If you are a student who graduated in Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 or are expected to graduate in Spring 2022, you are eligible to participate in the Class of 2022 Commencement ceremony. If you expect to graduate in Summer 2022, you may be approved to participate if you submit your summer graduation application by the early deadline of April 11, 2022.

  You must submit your graduation application via R’Web. In addition to this, bachelor's degree students of the School of Business must also complete their college graduation application.

  Master's degree students must also complete the Advance to Candidacy application under R’Grad.

  For instructions on how to file your graduation application, please visit the Registrar's Guide to Graduation Website.

• Where do I order my cap and gown?

  You can purchase your cap and gown at the Grad Fair from Wednesday, April 20 – Friday, April 22 at the UCR Campus Bookstore.

  Bachelor's candidates: Cap, gown, and tassel may be purchased at the Grad Fair from Wednesday, April 20 - Friday, April 22 at the UCR Campus Bookstore. The price for a bachelor’s gown, cap, and tassel package is $56.98. Regalia purchased during Grad Fair will be available at a 10% discounted price. 

  Master's candidates: Master's regalia may be purchased at the Grad Fair, April 20-22. The price for Master’s gown, cap, and tassel package + Master's hood is $98.96. Regalia purchased during Grad Fair will be available at a 10% discounted price. 

  Regalia packages will be available for purchase after Grad Fair at the UCR Campus Bookstore through Commencement weekend at full price.

• Is parking free and where can I park?

  Yes, parking is free.

  Parking for Commencement ceremonies is complimentary, and parking permits are not required. General parking for Pierce Lawn ceremonies is available in Lot 13 and Lot 30, where you can park in any unmarked, unreserved space. Lots are no more than a five- or ten-minute walk to Pierce Lawn. Please do not park in reserved, service, or disabled spaces without an appropriate permit.

  CLICK HERE FOR MAP OF PARKING LOCATIONS AND WALKING ROUTES TO PIERCE LAWN

  View the interactive UCR Campus Map

  Commencement parking website

  
  Accessible Parking/Mobility Assistance Shuttle
  Lot 6 has been reserved for guests with a disabled plate or placard.  Individuals who need mobility assistance may use the provided shuttle service to the ceremony.   Once parked, please proceed to the shuttle waiting area. The Shuttle will take you to the east-side of campus where you can meet the rest of your family and friends. The shuttle stop is a short walk to the east entrance of the commencement venue. Shuttles will transport guests back to Lot 6 after the ceremony. Please note that shuttle service is limited to the disabled/mobility impaired and one family member.

  The Mobility Assistance shuttle schedule is as follows:

  Date	Lot 6 to Ceremony	Ceremony to Lot 6
  Friday, June 10	4:00 PM - 6:30 PM	7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
  Saturday, June 11	6:45 AM - 8:45 AM 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM	9:45 AM - 11:15 AM 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
  Sunday, June 12	6:45 AM - 8:45 AM 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM	9:45 AM - 11:15 AM 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
  Monday, June 13	6:45 AM - 8:45 AM	9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

  
  Have a wheelchair?  Shuttles can only transport folded wheelchairs. The equipment will be stored in the trunk of the shuttle.

  Guests walking from Lot 6 will have an approximate ten-minute walk to Pierce Lawn.

  CLICK HERE FOR WALKING ROUTES FROM LOT 6 TO PIERCE LAWN
   

• How should I dress for Commencement?

  There is no dress code. However, it is a special day for our graduates and their families and we suggest business casual attire.

• What are the COVID-19 guidelines for Commencement and are we required to wear a mask?

  As announced on May 27, UC Riverside is reinstating indoor masking starting Monday, May 30 through Monday, June 13, 2022. Face coverings will be required in indoor spaces on campus and in university owned or operated venues. 

  All Commencement attendees must wear masks indoors, including volunteers and guests. Commencement speakers may remove their masks to deliver their remarks. Graduates may remove their masks while walking across the stage and while being photographed on or adjacent to the stage. 

  The health and safety of our graduates, guests, faculty, and staff is our top priority. All participating graduates have self-attested to comply with the participation requirements. To ensure a safe experience for all, please consider the following:

  • Do not come to campus if you feel unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
  • All participants, regardless of age should be fully vaccinated (two doses plus booster) or have had a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours (PCR test) or 24 hours (antigen test) prior to the ceremony. Providing proof of vaccination or test results is not required at this time.
  • For indoor ceremonies, face coverings will be required for all in attendance, regardless of vaccination status. Free masks will be made readily available at the event.
  • For outdoor ceremonies, face coverings are strongly recommended for all in attendance, regardless of vaccination status. Free masks will be made readily available at the event.
     

  Please check back regularly for the most up to date information about COVID-19 requirements.

• Are we required to show our vaccination card?

  No proof of vaccination will be required at the ceremony. We ask that you observe safe health practices and respect the safety of your fellow participants and their guests.

• Do my guests need a ticket to enter the Commencement ceremony?

  Yes. On May 17, you can log into Marching Order with the same log-in information as for the Intent to Participate form and order your guest tickets.

  The maximum number of tickets available to School of Business graduates is 7 tickets.

• Do I need to RSVP for the reception?

  Yes. Registration for the reception is open. A reservation is required to attend the event.

  The reception will be held at The Barn from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022.

  Register for the reception
   

  
• I have guests who want to watch online. How can they do that?

  The UCR Business commencement will be streamed live. Campus will also make the recording available on their YouTube channel in the 2022 Commencement playlist after the event.

   
• Can I have my preferred name read during graduation? How will my name appear on the Commencement program?

  Graduates names will not be printed in an official program. Graduates must check the correct spelling of their names on the Intent to Graduate application.

  If you would like to update your preferred/lived first name and middle name for Commencement purposes, you are required to update your information in R'Web.

  Monday, April 4:  Deadline to update your preferred first and middle names, and your mailing address in R'Web for Commencement. For more information on how to update your preferred names, please visit the Registrar's website here.
   

  View, download, or print the 2022 UCR School of Business Commencement Program (PDF):

  

   

• Will there be a professional photographer?

  Yes.

  Campus has arranged for Grad Images to take graduate photos at the ceremony.

• Can I post messages on the UCR KudoBoard?

  Yes, please! We invite you to take a moment to share your memories, appreciation, and shout outs on this Kudoboard, which will be shared with all Highlanders. You can address your messages to a superstar graduate, memorable group, special class, student organization - or to the entire graduating class of 2022!

  POST A MESSAGE!

• How can I stay connected after I graduate?

  Please stay in touch! We take great pride in our graduates and want to ensure your further success. Join the UCR Alumni Association to stay connected, meet fellow alumni and build a beneficial network.

• You have made it to graduation, tell us your plans after graduation!

  If you are an AGSM graduate (MBA, MPAc, MFIn, or MSBA) please update us on your current employment status. We would love to celebrate you if that is okay. Please know that this information will remain confidential.

  If you are a business undergraduate, please click update us here.