Commencement

On May 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm, we will celebrate the Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctoral degrees of the Class of 2025 with an in-person ceremony at the Hearst Greek Theatre.

Graduating students eligible to participate in the ceremony will begin registering with their Program Managers in January. Online registration through the Marching Order website will open in early March. Additionally, more detailed information will be shared in the coming months. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at bph-commencement@berkeley.edu. We are happy to assist. Go Bears!

Eligibility for Participation

All Berkeley Public Health undergraduate and graduate students graduating in 2025 are eligible to participate in the Berkeley Public Health Commencement Ceremony at 2 pm on May 19, 2025, at the Greek Theatre. This includes those who graduated in fall 2024 and those who intend to graduate in spring 2025, and summer 2025.

Ticketing, Seating, and Guest Information

Graduates are required to register with their respective BPH Program Managers and subsequently through Marching Order to participate in the commencement ceremony. Online student registration will begin in March 2025, with tickets becoming available in April 2025.

If you or any of your guests require accommodations for disabilities (e.g., wheelchair seating, sign language interpreter, etc.), please complete the Special Seating Request Form with your contact information and special seating request. Kindly be advised that special seating requests are not guaranteed and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Contact bph-commencement@berkeley.edu with any questions.

Transportation to Commencement

We highly recommend taking public transportation. Reserved parking is not available for commencement. If you choose to drive, please consult the campus map for directions. Paid hourly parking may be available in campus parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find more spring 2025 commencement parking information on the Berkeley Parking and Transportation website.

Program

A printed program will be available on-site on the day of the event. A digital version of the commencement program will be available for download and printing.

Stay Safe

The Greek Theatre is an outdoor venue. You will not be required to show proof of a vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter. Face coverings are required indoors (e.g., restrooms), and optional, however recommended, when seated outdoors during the ceremony. Visit the Berkeley Commencement FAQ for more public health recommendations.

Please note changes may be made to entrance requirements in the months leading up to the ceremony. Please check back for updates.

Request Additional Information

Email bph-commencement@berkeley.edu with additional questions.