Claim Your Tickets
Each Mustang graduate must reserve one ticket for themselves and may claim up to 10 additional guest tickets for family and friends.
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Purchase Your Regalia
The shop is now open, Mustangs! Caps, gowns, tassels, sashes, master’s hoods, gifts, and graduation gear are available to order online.
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Seasonal Student Team
Apply to join the Spring 2026 Commencement Seasonal Student Team and play a key role in one of Cal Poly’s most meaningful traditions!
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Cal Poly Maritime Academy Ceremony Information
Maritime graduates, learn about the 2026 Commencement ceremonies and start planning your celebration!
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Cal Poly Ceremony Information
Mustangs, learn about the 2026 Commencement ceremonies and start planning your celebration!
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The Commencement Office provides Cal Poly graduates and their guests with a memorable and meaningful graduation experience that symbolizes the culmination of their academic achievements.
The office aims to enhance and enrich the culmination of a student’s academic achievement through honored university tradition and festive celebration. It also aims to collaborate and build strong alliances with campus partners in this university-wide effort.
Commencement is a time of celebration, pride and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. As graduates embark on the next chapter of their lives, they are welcomed to the Cal Poly Alumni Association and encouraged to continue their engagement as “Mustangs Forever.”
Be Part of a Moment that Matters
We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dependable students to join the 2026 Commencement Seasonal Student Team. In this role, you will help bring one of Cal Poly’s most meaningful traditions to life, supporting graduates and their families on a milestone day. Express your interest today!
Graduate Status Report
Complete the Graduate Status Report and let us know what you are doing after graduation in terms of employment or your admission to graduate school.
Career Connections
Career Connections, Cal Poly's exclusive networking and mentoring platform, allows you to support and engage with current students and network with alumni.
Cal Poly Proud Alumni
Get involved with your local or affinity-based alumni chapter to network with other alumni, support current students and stay connected to your Cal Poly community.