Commencement 2026

Spring 2026 Ceremonies

Friday, June 12, 2026 — Sunday, June 14, 2026
Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center
930 SW Hall St, Portland, OR 97201
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We're thrilled to hold all PSU commencement ceremonies on the PSU campus for the second year in a row! Each graduate will celebrate with their academic school or college in a more intimate, personal and customized ceremony held at the Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center. Mark your calendars for the date and time of the ceremony for your school or college.

Date	Time (PDT)	School or College
Friday, June 12	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	College of the Arts
	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	College of Urban & Public Affairs
	4:00 - 5:30 p.m.	OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
	7:00 - 8:30 p.m.	College of Education
Saturday, June 13	10:00 - 11:30 a.m.	The School of Business (Undergrad and Grad)
	1:30 - 3:00 p.m.	The School of Business (Undergrad)
	5:00 - 6:30 p.m.	School of Social Work
Sunday, June 14	9:00 - 10:30 a.m.	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences — Ceremony 1*
	12 noon - 1:30 p.m.	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences — Ceremony 2*
	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences — Ceremony 3*
	6:00 - 7:30 p.m.	Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

* College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ceremonies are organized by major. Students should consult the CLAS ceremony details page to confirm which ceremony their major participates in.

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Tickets will be made available beginning in May.

Ceremonies will also be available to watch via live stream broadcast. A recording of each ceremony will be available online after the live ceremonies.

PSU graduates assemble in caps and gowns

Get Your Cap, Gown, Tassel, and More at the University Market or Grad Fair

PSU Commencement | April 9th 2026

Get ready to walk across the stage in full regalia! PSU graduates can purchase caps, gowns, tassels, stoles of gratitude, and hoods online through the University Market or in person at Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 105. Place your order early for the best selection. Prefer to shop during Grad Fair? Join us in the Smith Ballroom (Room 355)...

Planning to graduate in June 2026?

To participate in commencement ceremonies, you must apply for a degree or certificate online and indicate your interest in participation in commencement on the Graduation Application.

Undergraduate students must apply for a degree or certificate online.
Graduate students must apply for a degree or certificate online by Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Doctoral candidates may participate in the June commencement ceremony only if they:
  - graduated in the immediately preceding summer, fall, or winter terms, or
  - have applied for spring graduation, meet all spring term deadlines, complete all degree requirements, and are certified for graduation by the Graduate School before the ceremony.

Visit the Applying for a Degree webpage to learn more.

Past Ceremonies