Commencement 2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

This Spring, the Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs (ISSP) will have a joint Department Commencement Ceremony for the Global Studies and the Political Economy students on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, 9AM at the Zellerbach Auditorium.

Registration: Registration for the Global Studies and Political Economy Commencement Ceremony is now closed.

Commencement Tickets: Graduating students walking in the Commencement Ceremony do not need a ticket for themselves. Please wear a cap and gown.

Guest tickets can be purchased from the Cal Performances Ticket Office for $10 each (free for children under 2 years) and there will be a limit of eight tickets that may be purchased for family and friends.

Tickets can be purchased:

NOTE: All tickets will be sent via email one week before the event. The email with the tickets should be printed and brought to the ceremony or can be shown on a smartphone.

Tickets are REQUIRED for guests and no guest will be allowed to enter the Zellerbach Hall without a ticket. Children under 2 years of age are also required to have a ticket, which are free of charge.

All seating at the Zellerbach Hall is general admission and is first-come, first-served (saving seats is not permitted).

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