How long is UC Davis commencement ceremony?

two hours
The ceremony is estimated to last no more than two hours and will include short addresses by distinguished speakers, the conferring of degrees, and the recessional.

What day is graduation UC Davis?

The other two ceremonies are scheduled as follows: 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, and Sunday, June 12. See our Undergraduate Commencements webpage for more information, including how to register. Majors graduating on Saturday, June 11, are listed below: Aerospace Science and Engineering.

Where is UC Davis graduation held?

To the UC Davis Community: I’m writing today about our undergraduate commencement ceremonies that were held from Friday through Sunday at UC Davis Health Stadium. (I’ll also provide updates to our COVID prevention practices later in this letter.)

Do graduate students get hooded?

The Hooding Ceremony is a special recognition ceremony for masters or doctoral degree candidates. During the ceremony, a faculty member places the doctoral hood over the head of the graduate, signifying their success in completing the graduate program.

What is the graduation rate at UC Davis?

86.4% (For first-time, full-time in 2018–19)University of California, Davis / Graduation rate

Are graduation ceremonies optional?

If students are on track to complete their degree requirements, they will receive an invite to the commencement ceremony. Some students may fulfill the requirements early, but they have the option to walk with the spring graduates as well. Commencement is an optional event, but most graduates choose to attend.

What’s the difference between commencement and graduation ceremony?

Graduation is the official awarding of degrees earned while commencement is the event which celebrates the completion of degree programs. Students should contact the Graduation Office for questions regarding completion of degree requirements, degree conferral, and diplomas.

Can I skip my graduation ceremony?

In a word, no — there are no academic repercussions to skipping commencement. There is also no requirement to be physically present at graduation in order to officially earn your degree. While often referred to as “graduation,” the commencement ceremony is just that: ceremonial.

Can you graduate without going to the ceremony?

Most schools do not mandate attendance at the high school graduation ceremony. Absences at this ceremony do not affect the status of any student’s grades or earned credits. High school graduation ceremonies are primarily considered extracurricular, as such events are not held during school hours.