Know Before You Go
Prepare for commencement by reviewing the stadium’s bag policy and prohibited items list to help ensure a smooth entry experience.
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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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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.”
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.