Congratulations Class of 2024!

The Merrill Programs and Leadership Office Program Coordinator, Vero Shane-Vasquez, works closely with Merrill Provost Aims McGuinness to bring you and your friends and family a traditional commencement ceremony celebrating graduating students' years of hard work and accomplishments. 

A link to commencement registration will be emailed to all eligible graduates via their @ucsc.edu email on Monday, April 1, 2024. Commencement registration closes May 13 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Please take the time to  Nominate students for speeches, sign up to do the Multilingual Welcome, help choose the event name for the senior celebration, and request songs to be played by Friday, April 12th, so we can bring you the celebration you deserve! (To be considered for a speech, turn this form in by Tuesday, April 2nd.)

EVENTS 

GRAD FAIR| STEVENSON EVENT CENTER 

April 10, 2024, 10 am - 5 pm PT & April 11, 2024, 8 am - 3 pm PT

Stop by the Grad Fair to purchase your regalia, take a senior portrait, and meet with Alumni Engagement, Slug Cents, Career Success, and more! This event is encouraged but optional. 

Schedule your senior portrait session here.

MERRILL CLASS OF 2024 CELEBRATION | SANT CRUZ MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY 

Friday, May 17th, 7 pm - 9 pm

Join us for a spectacular celebration at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History as we honor the graduating class of 2024. Revel in a night of joy, laughter, and memories as we come together to commemorate this significant milestone in your academic journey. Enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres, a dessert bar, and a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by art and culture. Save the date and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!

*Dress to impress 

MERRILL COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT| EAST FIELD 

Friday, June 14th, 1:00 pm

Celebrate the culmination of your academic journey at our Commencement Ceremony. Join us as we honor the achievements and successes of the graduating class of 2024. It's a time to reflect on your hard work, accomplishments, and the friendships forged. Get ready to create lasting memories and embark on the next chapter of your life. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of your academic achievements, and allow us to CHEER you on as you cross the stage. 

COMMENCEMENT CHECKLIST 

• Please visit the Commencement Checklist, which provides a rough outline of the actions a student must take in advance to participate.
• • Check in with Merrill College Advisors and your Major advisor to ensure you have completed all requirements to Graduate or are on track.
  • Apply to Graduate with the Registrar's office before the deadlines. (late fees will apply!)
    • Graduate Fall '23: December 15, 2023 ($75.00 late fee) -- January 26, 2024 ($100 late fee)
    • Graduate Winter '24: February 2, 2024 -- March 22, 2024 ($75.00 late fee), -- May 3, 2024 ($100 late fee)
    • Graduate Spring '24: April 26, 2024 -- June 13, 2024 ($75.00 late fee) -- July 25, 2024 ($100 late fee)
• Opt-In for the monthly Commencement newsletters 

COMMENCEMENT LOGISTICS INFORMATION

GUEST POLICY: During the registration process, each eligible graduate can claim up to 5 guest tickets per event. Children under the age of 5 do not require a ticket. Graduates will have access to email or print their tickets.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Pets (ADA service animals are allowed), Drones, Confetti, Noise-Makers, Balloons, Alcohol, Smoking, or Other Drugs. 

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: UC Santa Cruz is committed to making all of its programs and services accessible to students, campus employees, and members of the public. If students or guests need accommodations, it is the student’s responsibility to include this information when registering to participate. 

SUSTAINABILITY: UC Santa Cruz is deeply committed to sustainability and is striving to both reduce the amount of waste we generate, but also compost and recycle materials instead of sending them to landfills. For Commencement 2024, we're guiding to help support campus sustainability and zero waste goals.

 PARKING 

MORE INFO TO COME