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Graduation and Commencement

Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony

The College of Science will host two graduation ceremonies in May 2026 to accommodate our graduating students. These ceremonies will recognize both undergraduate and graduate students.

Please see the list of majors and degree programs below for each ceremony. Graduating students will receive an email to RSVP for their ceremony in March. Please meet with your academic advisor if you have any questions.

Ceremony #1: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at McKale Center

Majors: Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Geosciences, Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Planetary Science, Psychology, Psychological Science, Science, and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Ceremony #2: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Centennial Hall

Majors: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular & Cellular Biology

Applying for Graduation or Filing for Degree Candidacy

Important: For undergraduate students, graduation from the University of Arizona requires a degree audit (also known as a degree check) in order to award a diploma, and there is a $50 candidacy fee involved. Students are strongly urged to begin this process and file for degree candidacy before registering for the last semester of course work, but not more than 1 year before the planned graduation date. Visit the UA Office of the Registrar website for more information.

  • Students graduating in December (fall) or January (winter) must file for degree candidacy by September 1st.
  • Students graduating in May (spring) for August (summer) must file for degree candidacy by February 1st. 

To file for degree candidacy, students in the College of Science must begin the process with their major advisor. MATH majors should email the Math Center to get started with their degree candidacy process at mathcenter@math.arizona.edu.

Late fees of $50 will also apply to students who file after the deadline.