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

* 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).

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

Graduates process in caps and gowns at PSU commencement

Graduate Information for Commencement 2026

Get ready for your big day. Find everything you need to know about tickets, regalia, arrival and check-in, reader cards, accessibility services, livestreams, diploma delivery, and ceremony-day expectations.

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PSU graduates toss their caps in the air outside a campus building after commencement

Guest Information for Commencement 2026

Planning to celebrate a PSU graduate? Review important details about tickets, seating, parking, accessibility accommodations, family-friendly and quiet spaces, livestreams, and making the most of your visit.

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Graduates exit Viking Pavilion during commencement at Portland State University

Meet the Class of 2026

Get to know the graduates, student stories and honorary degree recipients that make up PSU’s Class of 2026. Discover the achievements, research and community impact being celebrated at commencement.

Meet the Class

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.
- 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