Preparing to Graduate
University Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2022 will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Please visit the Commencement website for information about the University events during the week of Commencement, including information about the Class of 2020 ceremony on Saturday, June 11th.
Family members and guests with mobility concerns and disabilities are welcome and encouraged to participate in Commencement Weekend activities. Please take a moment to review the available accommodations and resources.
Political Science Diploma Ceremony
The diploma ceremony for the Political Science department takes place following the larger University ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Crothers Courtyard. The diploma ceremony on Sunday, June 12th will recognize participants from the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
We begin with a reception from 11:30am-12:30pm to allow students and their families to make their way from the large stadium to Crothers Courtyard, located directly across from Encina Commons. Seating is first come, first serve for families. Students will be asked to take their seat around 12:15pm and we will begin promptly at 12:30pm. Our diploma ceremony includes the hooding of our PhD students and awarding degrees to our undergraduate students. If you have any questions regarding the ceremony please email Zach Brown, the Undergraduate Student Services Officer.
Prior to Commencement, students should complete the following:
- Apply to graduate through Axess (the Spring application deadline is April 8, 2022 at 5:00pm PDT).
- Fill out a Major/Minor and Multiple Major Course Approval form in the eForms portal (this is only required of students who are double majors or a major with minor).
- Complete a survey for the department, due May 1, 2022. This survey is available here for graduating seniors: Class of 2022 Senior Survey
- Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 alumni attending the diploma ceremony should complete the following survey by May 1st: Alumni Diploma Ceremony Survey
Careers after Graduation
Students in the program have excellent preparation for further study in graduate or professional schools as well as careers in government, business, and not-for-profit organizations. For a listing of some careers our Political Science graduates have pursued, please check our featured alumni page.
