The Stevenson College Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, June 16th at 1:00 PM on the UCSC East Field.
Keynote Address: TBA
Reception follows at the Stevenson Event Center

Please do not arrive at the East Field before Noon. You will not be allowed on the field if you arrive before 12:00 PM.

At the UCSC entrance, follow the signs to EAST and STEVENSON. Parking attendants will direct you to the correct lot based on the parking pass displayed on your dashboard (there are 5 ceremonies on campus on Sunday). Shuttles will take you to and from the Stevenson ceremony and reception, or you may choose to walk.

Tickets are not issued to attend the Commencement ceremony and there is no limit on the number of guests. However, each student participant will be issued only two (2) Commencement parking passes for the day. With 5 ceremonies on Saturday, parking on campus is very limited and we can not issue more than two passes per student. Cars displaying a Stevenson Commencement parking pass will be directed to the East Remote parking lot. Guests may shuttle (or walk) to the ceremony site. Students may pick up passes from the Stevenson College Office between June 3rd – 7th and June 10th – 14th (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Shaded seating can be reserved by students if necessary, but there is plenty of shaded seating if your party arrives at noon.

Please do not arrive at the East Field before Noon. You will not be allowed on the field if you arrive before 12:00 PM.

Located to one side of the audience will be a Programs & Information tent, a Disability Support tent and a First Aid tent. All campus shuttles and vans drop passengers at the edge of the grass field (no private cars are allowed access to this area). Drinking water is provided free of charge. However, you may want to bring these items: 

     Wear light-colored clothing, but layers may be needed
     Wear comfortable flat shoes
     Wear a hat with a brim that will provide shade
     Drink plenty of water
     Wear sunscreen

And just in case...bring an umbrella! The ceremony happens rain or shine. Because of visibility issues, umbrellas may not be used for shade during the ceremony unless you stand at the back of the audience.

To reduce waste, one program will be provided to each party. Each graduate receives a commemorative program, but many programs are left at the ceremony site following the event and at the reception at the Stevenson Event Center.

Large print programs will be available at the Information Tent at the ceremony site.

Following the Stevenson College Commencement Ceremony there will be a reception at the Stevenson Event Center. Everybody is invited to join for cake and light refreshments. 

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Please note that UCSC has a "no pet" policy that is strictly enforced. (Animals utilized for disability accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed.) If you enter campus with a pet, you will be asked to leave. There are several "pet hotels" in Santa Cruz County equipped to board your pets; please check local listings. Thank you!