The following information was sent to all eligible graduates on Monday, April 7, 2025.

 

Dear Graduate,

Congratulations! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at Santa Clara University’s Graduate Commencements on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

2025 Graduate Commencement Events

Friday, June 13, 2025:

• 4:00 p.m - Commencement Liturgy, Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Saturday, June 14, 2025:

• 4:00 p.m - Graduate Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries and the School of Education & Counseling Psychology, Stevens Stadium
• 7:00 p.m - Graduate Commencement Ceremony for the Leavey School of Business and the School of Engineering, Stevens Stadium 

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Please review the information below detailing registration and important deadlines for the Class of 2025 Graduate Commencements.

COMMENCEMENT REGISTRATION VIA TASSEL

You will receive an email later this afternoon from commencement@scu.edu granting you access to SCU's Commencement registration system, Tassel. Tassel is your Commencement hub where you will register to participate, confirm the phonetic pronunciation of your name, and claim your guest tickets. You are free to access your Tassel account as often as needed between now and Commencement week.

The deadline to register to participate in Commencement is Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 p.m.  (Your registration can be submitted without claiming your guest tickets. See guest ticket information below).

COMMENCEMENT STAGE PASS (For Graduates)

• Each registered graduate will receive a Stage Pass. This Stage Pass is required for entry into the ceremony and will be scanned before you cross the stage in order for your name to be read aloud.
• Stage Passes will be made available in your Tassel portal starting Monday, May 19. You will also receive an email with Commencement line-up instructions on this date.
• Graduates should take a screenshot AND bring a printed copy of their Stage Pass to the ceremony.

COMMENCEMENT GUEST TICKETS (For Guests)

• Starting Monday, April 7, you will have the ability to register and email guest tickets in Tassel.

  • Each graduate will receive eight (8) guest tickets. Graduates have the option to modify all eight (8) guest tickets up until Thursday, June 12 by logging into their Tassel account. Graduates do not need a guest. ticket.
  • Guest tickets are required for entry into Stevens Stadium and each have their own unique QR code. Duplicate scans of the same QR code will not be permitted. 
  • Guests should save a screenshot of their ticket, or bring a printed copy.  We also encourage guests to add an electronic copy of their ticket(s) to their mobile wallet. 
  • If you need additional tickets, we recommend checking with other graduates to see if they have tickets they will not be using. Graduates can easily transfer tickets digitally, via Tassel, to classmates in need of additional tickets. The Commencement Office is unable to provide additional tickets to graduates and does not manage a waitlist for extra tickets. Children two and under do not require a ticket to Commencement.
  
  

Additional Commencement Related Events and Information:

COMMENCEMENT LITURGY - JUNE 13

Graduates and their families are invited to participate in SCU’s Commencement Liturgy, one of the most joyful moments of Commencement Weekend. Worship with fellow graduates and give thanks for your special time at Santa Clara on Friday, June 13 at 4:00 p.m. in SCU's historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Please let us know if you intend to join us at the Liturgy by registering here. Tickets are not required for this event and all are welcome to attend.

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

The names of all graduates deemed eligible to participate in Commencement by Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. will automatically be included in the 2025 Commencement Program.  To have your name omitted from the program, please fill out and submit this form by April 30.

SCU’s digital Commencement program will be available for download and viewing on the Commencement website in early June. Guests attending Commencement will be able to access the digital program via QR code which will be provided upon arrival to Stevens Stadium. A printed program will be placed on each graduate’s seat at the Commencement ceremony.

ACADEMIC ATTIRE

Academic Attire should be ordered online from Oak Hall Cap & Gown and will be mailed directly to you.  The deadline to order attire is Sunday, May 18 to ensure that you receive it in time for your ceremony.

HASHTAGS! 

Use these official Class of 2025 hashtags to share your memories and celebrations on social media:

#SCU2025

#SCUgrad

BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY

Special Commencement room rates are available at several local hotels. Click here for more details!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES

Important Reminder:

• The Commencement ceremony and stage crossing will be livestreamed and posted on the Commencement website.

Important 2025 Commencement Dates/Deadlines:

• April 7 - Commencement registration begins in Tassel
• April 30 - Last day to opt out of having your name included in the Commencement Program
• May 11 - Last day to register and edit/provide phonetic pronunciation in Tassel by 11:59 p.m.
• May 18 - Last day to  order Academic Attire from Oak Hall Cap & Gown
• May 19 - Graduate Stage Pass available in Tassel
• June 12 - Last day to modify guest tickets in Tassel

For more information about SCU’s 2025 Commencement events, visit the Commencement Website and FAQ page or email commencement@scu.edu.

Congratulations Class of 2025!