UC Berkeley's own commencement site says 2027 details "will be announced later this year." 2026 Spring Commencement was May 16, 2026, at California Memorial Stadium.
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What’s confirmed
UC Berkeley’s own commencement site says 2027 details “will be announced later this year” — no specific date was confirmed as of this check. 2026 Spring Commencement was May 16, 2026, at California Memorial Stadium, shown here as the reference.
Department ceremonies, too
UC Berkeley’s own commencement site lists separate department graduation ceremonies alongside the campuswide May and December commencements — worth checking your specific department’s own schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What's confirmed about 2027 Commencement?
UC Berkeley's own commencement site says 2027 details "will be announced later this year" — no specific date was confirmed as of this check.
Where was the 2026 ceremony held?
California Memorial Stadium, 2227 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Are there individual department ceremonies too?
Yes — UC Berkeley's own commencement site lists separate department graduation ceremonies alongside the campuswide May and December commencements.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/uc-berkeley/where-to-stay) for the Berkeley area, or [sold out, now what](/uc-berkeley/sold-out-now-what) for Oakland and San Francisco.
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