Official graduation and participating in the Commencement Ceremony are two separate things:

• Graduation is the term used to describe when a student has completed all requirements and their degree has been officially posted to the academic record. Students must complete a Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) to file for graduation. 
• Commencement is the annual ceremony in which eligible students participate. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not constitute official graduation from the University.

You need to contact the Office of the Registrar Academic Records immediately to request an official name change. Request for Change or Correction of Name form and more information can be found HERE. 

Official name changes must be requested and completed by Academic Records registration tickets. Academic Records is able to update a student's name change within 7 business days after receiving your paperwork. 

Once the official name is updated, it immediately refreshes the commencement registration system. Note that official name change is for last names. A student cannot change their last name with the Social Identities Tool.

• You will receive your UC San Diego diploma upon successful completion of university and degree requirements as long as a Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) was properly submitted for your graduating term.
• Diplomas will be mailed to the permanent mailing address listed on record in TritonLink approximately 3-6 months after the student’s graduating term. Diplomas will bear the student’s official name exactly as stated on their UC San Diego academic record.
• Multiple degrees are listed on one diploma. Minors are not listed on diplomas.
• If a diploma is not received by the end of the time allowed, contact Academic Records at (858) 534-3144.

The 2024 Commencencement Booklet will be virtual this year.

You can view past booklets at https://yearbook.ucsd.edu/graduates/programs

UC San Diego regalia (cap, gown and tassel) is required for all graduates  at all Commencement 2024 ceremonies. 

Regalia will be available for purchase at the UC San Diego Bookstore through the UCSD Bookstore during Spring Quarter or attend the Grad Fair date TBD. 

If you have any questions regarding fees, costs or arrangements for ordering and pick-up your graduation regalia please contact the UC San Diego Bookstore, at (858) 534-7326.

You can purchase flowers at:

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/ucsd/