Black Graduation

At the end of every academic year, the Black Resource Center partners with the Black Student Union to host our annual Black Graduation Ceremony. The Black Graduation Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree from the University of California San Diego. The event recognizes their accomplishment and provides an opportunity for graduates to honor significant people who have helped them achieve their goal. Students who sign up to participate in the event will receive the graduation sash. Sashes will not be handed out prior to the event. The ceremony reinforces the bonds of scholarship and extends the sense of community and belonging.  Students must sign up by Friday, May 2, 2025. 

This graduation event is open to all graduating students and their families, regardless of race, color, national origin, or any other protected status. 

All questions regarding the event can be directed to the Black Resource Center at brc.ucsd.edu

2025 Ceremony

The 2025 Black Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday June 13, 2025 4PM PST at LionTree Arena. A refundable deposit of $20 is required to participate in the ceremony. The deposit required to confirm your participation in the ceremony. Black Graduation occurs prior to UC San Diego commencement ceremonies.  

Eligibility

• You must be a registered undergraduate or graduate/professional student
• You must complete your degree requirements by the end of Fall 2025 to participate in the Spring 2025 Ceremony.
• You must complete the registration form and submit your deposit by Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:59pm for Black Grad 2025.

Black Grad Parking

• Black Grad guests are instructed to enter the campus via Campus Point Drive to Voigt Dr.
• Event signage will be placed from Genesee Ave. and Campus Point Dr. directing Black Grad guests to the Hopkins Structure.
• Disabled cart service will be available from the Super Computer driveway to the elevator leading to the Lion Tree Arena.

 Questions?

2024 Black Graduation Ceremony Recording

2024 Black Graduation Program

2023 Black Graduation Ceremony Recording

2023 Black Graduation Program