Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hearst Greek Theatre, Berkeley
On May 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. we will celebrate the Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctoral degrees of the School of Public Health Class of 2026 with an in-person ceremony at the Hearst Greek Theatre. Following the ceremony, there will be a light reception at the Campanile Esplanade.
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!
All Berkeley Public Health undergraduate and graduate students graduating in 2026 are eligible to participate in the Berkeley Public Health Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. on May 19, 2026 at the Hearst Greek Theatre. This includes those who graduated in fall 2025 and those who intend to graduate in spring or summer 2026.
Eligible graduate students will begin registering with their Program Managers in January. Online registration via the Marching Order website will open in March.
Undergraduates are automatically added to the list, except for those with a Fall EGT who need to reach out to sphug@berkeley.edu for additional instructions.
More detailed registration information will be shared in the upcoming months.
A livestream will be available for those who are not able to attend the ceremony in person. Links to the event livestream(s) will be made available in the coming months. A recorded version of the ceremony will be preserved on the UCBPH YouTube channel after the event has ended.
The Cal Student Store will be your one-stop-shop for students looking for their regalia (caps, gowns, tassels, hoods), stoles, honor cords, and diploma frames/covers.
Tassels:
Hoods:
Details about in-store and online regalia availability, as well as the UCBPH Regalia Lending Library, will be added here as they become available.
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.
The Greek Theatre is an outdoor venue. The day of commencement, temperatures may spike up to 80 degrees. Please be prepared and bring hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle with you. There are no concessions at the venue, though there will be waters stations where you can refill your bottle.
There is no bag or coat check available. All bags are subject to search.
The following items are prohibited inside the Greek Theatre:
Email bph-commencement@berkeley.edu with additional questions.