Congratulations Class of 2026 Broncos!
SCU’s 2026 Commencement Weekend will be taking 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 match.
To assist graduates and their families in making travel plans and arrangements as early as possible, please note the following Commencement Weekend schedule of events and other travel-related information.
SCU’s Undergraduate Commencement Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2026
4:00 p.m. - Commencement Liturgy, Mission Santa Clara de Asís
5:30-8:30 p.m. - Grad Bash, Bellomy Field
Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - Undergraduate Commencement, Stevens Stadium
SCU’s Graduate Commencement Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2026
4:00 p.m - Commencement Liturgy, Mission Santa Clara de Asís
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:00 p.m - Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Stevens Stadium
- Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
- School of Education & Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs
7:00 p.m - Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Stevens Stadium
- Leavey School of Business Graduate Programs
- School of Engineering Graduate Programs
Hotel Room Blocks for SCU’s 2026 Commencement Weekend
In anticipation of a busy weekend, the Commencement Office has secured fixed-rate room blocks at a number of Bay Area hotels. A full list of participating hotels can be found below.
* Please note that this list is subject to change as room availability will fluctuate with bookings. If a link shows that the hotel is fully booked, we recommend calling the hotel directly to inquire whether they can still offer the Santa Clara University rate.
AC Hotel San Jose Downtown (3.4 miles from SCU)
350 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA
*The rooms at the SCU rate are currently booked, but rooms are still available at regular hotel rates.
Aloft Cupertino (8.8 miles miles from SCU)
10165 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino
Aloft San Jose Cupertino (4.6 miles from SCU)
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA
*This hotel is currently sold out. Other Aloft locations still have available rooms.
Aloft Sunnyvale (6.8 miles from SCU)
(70 S. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
The Ameswell Hotel (9.8 miles from SCU)
800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View, CA
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara (5.2 miles from SCU)
4200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA
Best Western Plus Brookside Inn (7.1 miles from SCU)
400 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA
Corporate Inn Sunnyvale (5.2 miles from SCU)
805 E. El Camino Real, Sunnvale, CA
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Campbell (4.7 miles from SCU)
655 Creekside Way, Campbell, CA
Courtyard by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley (7.5 miles from SCU)
1480 Falcon Dr., Milpitas, 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 Sunnyvale-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
Hotel De Anza (2.6 miles from SCU)
233 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport (4.4 miles from SCU)
82 Karina Ct, San Jose, CA
Juniper Hotel Cupertino (9 miles from SCU)
10050 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, VA
The Nest Hotel (13.6 miles from SCU)
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Residence Inn San Jose Aiport (3.5 miles from SCU)
10 Skyport Dr, San Jose, CA
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto (3.5 miles from SCU)
1625 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountaijn View, CA
Signia by Hilton San Jose (4.3 miles from SCU)
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Group Code: SCU26
SpringHill Suites San Jose Airport (3.5 miles from SCU)
10 Skyport Dr., San Jose, CA
Staybridge Suites - Silicon Valley-Milpitas (6.2 miles from SCU)
10 Skyport Dr., San Jose, CA
Group Code : SCU
Wild Palms by Hyatt (5.2 miles from SCU)
910 E. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
Airports
San Jose Mineta 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