2025 Jacobs School/GEPA Commencement Schedule
The Jacobs School Master’s Commencement has rejoined the Master’s Commencement held by the UC San Diego Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).
Master's Ceremony for M.Ed., M.A.S., M.A., M.S., M.D.S.:
DATE: Friday, June 13, 2025
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: RIMAC Field
Doctoral Ceremony for D.Aud., Ed.D., D.M.A., Ph.D., M.F.A:
DATE: Sunday, June 15, 2025
TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: LionTree Arena
For the most up-to-date commencement information, please visit commencement.ucsd.edu.
For questions not addressed on the websites, please contact gepacommencement@ucsd.edu
Participation Requirements
In order to participate in the 2025 GEPA commencement ceremonies, you must meet the following requirements:
- Graduates of Fall 2024 or Winter, Spring or Summer 2025 are eligible to participate.
- Complete the Commencement Registration form. Registration is open beginning on April 2, 2025 and closes on May 30, 2025.
- Fulfill all degree requirements before the end of the summer 2025 quarter: Friday September 5, 2025.
- Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A., D. Aud., M.F.A. and Master's candidates must successfully defend their dissertation or thesis and submit all final paperwork to GEPA for approval.
- Education Studies Credential students must have completed all credential program requirements.
- Order regalia from the UC San Diego Bookstore. Visit their website for more information on how to purchase these items and for details around Grad Fair.