The information below pertains to the Class of 2026 Commencement.
Dear Class of 2026 students and families,
Even though it is more than a year away, Santa Clara has begun planning for the Class of 2026’s Commencement celebration weekend. We wanted to give you some advance information regarding lodging and transportation for the big event, so you have time to plan.
Our 2026 Commencement celebrations, which are scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2026, will take place at the same time as the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Given that Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is a host venue, transportation and lodging options will be impacted by the influx of visitors attending the World Cup matches.
What this means:
- We encourage you to begin making travel plans and arrangements early, to ensure your transportation and lodging needs are met.
- To assist our Santa Clara families, the Commencement Office has reserved blocks of rooms at pre-negotiated rates at a number of Bay Area area hotels. The list of hotels featuring such rates, as well as other area hotels, is available now on the 2026 Commencement website.
- We will update the list with links and/or codes to secure the special rates starting in July 2025. (Some hotels don’t allow reservations more than a year in advance.)
- Check with your airline of choice to determine how far in advance they allow you to book flights.
Please note that we will share additional information as Commencement 2026 nears.
Should you have questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact the Commencement Office at commencement@scu.edu or visit the 2026 Commencement website.
We look forward to celebrating with you in June 2026!
Sincerely,
The Santa Clara University Commencement Office
Hotels with Courtesy Room Blocks
Special Commencement room rates will be available at the following preferred hotel partners.
Reservation links/codes will be available in July 2025.
AC Hotel San Jose Downtown (3.4 miles from SCU)
350 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara (5.2 miles from SCU)
4200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Campbell (4.7 miles from SCU)
655 Creekside Way, Campbell, CA
Doubletree by Hilton San Jose (3.6 miles from SCU)
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
Homewood Suites San Jose Santa Clara (7.1 miles from SCU)
4315 N. First St., San Jose, CA
Homewood Suites San Jose Airport-Silicon Valley (5.2 miles from SCU)
10 W. Trimble Road, San Jose, CA
Hotel Avante (11.5 miles from SCU)
860 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Juniper Hotel Cupertino (9 miles from SCU)
10050 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, VA
Residence Inn San Jose Aiport (3.5 miles from SCU)
10 Skyport Dr, San Jose, CA
Signia by Hilton San Jose (4.3 miles from SCU)
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Staybridge Suites Silicon Valley-Milpitas (8.4 miles from SCU)
321 Cypress Dr., Milpitas, CA
Sonesta Simply Suites - Silicon Valley
481 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Note: This hotel is located across from SCU's main entrance
Additional Hotels without Courtesy Room Blocks
Aloft Santa Clara
510 America Center Court, San Jose
Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
660 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
Element
1130 Wondo Way, San Jose
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara
2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara
Hotel De Anza
233 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose
Hotel Valencia Santana Row
355 Santana Row, San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
82 Karina Ct, San Jose
San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street, San Jose
Airports
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 4.7 miles
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 34.4 miles
Oakland International Airport (OAK): 36.2 miles
Public Transit
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): provides bus, light rail and paratransit services
Caltrain: commuter rail from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): provides regional rail service in Bay Area