College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies

These ceremonies will celebrate students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics in fall 2025, spring 2026, summer 2026, or fall 2026.

Registration for graduating students opens on February 16 and closes on April 12.

For questions about commencement, please email CDSScommencement@berkeley.edu.

If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact CDSScommencement@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

Computer Science, Data Science, and Statistics majors who have (or will be) completing all coursework with an expected graduation term (EGT) of Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 are invited to participate in CDSS commencement on May 22, 2026.

For the 9:00 a.m. ceremony, the Greek Theatre will open at 8:00 a.m. for graduates, families, and guests.

For the 2:00 p.m. ceremony, the Greek Theatre will open at 1:00 p.m. for graduates, families, and guests.

• Families and guests should enter through the North Gate/ Main Entrance.
• Graduates should enter through the South Gate.

Graduates and their guests should plan to arrive early. The entrances to the Greek Theatre require event security checkpoints, and there is the possibility of waiting in a line to enter.

• Plan to arrive early. We encourage you to allot extra time to travel to campus.
• Please bring your PRINTED Tassel Stage Pass to the ceremony.
• Please arrive dressed in your cap and gown. Graduates will enter at the South Gate. Guests will enter at the North Gate/ Main Entrance.
• Prepare for the weather and wear flat shoes.
• Each ceremony will last approximately two hours.
• Graduates should plan on staying at the ceremony after they have crossed the stage. Guests should wait until the recessional is completed before leaving their seats, out of respect for all graduates crossing the stage.
• Hashtags for social media posts: #CDSSgrad and #CalGrad

A link to purchase tickets was emailed on March 19 to all graduating students who have completed their Tassel registration.

All guests (regardless of age) must have a ticket to gain admittance to commencement. Graduates must register on Tassel to participate in commencement, but do not need a ticket.

All commencement ticket sales are final. No refunds, no exceptions.

Tickets and ticket sales for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society commencement ceremonies on May 22 are separate from the campuswide commencement happening on May 16.

Important note regarding seating at the Greek Theatre: All seating is general admission, not reserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The ceremonies will be live-streamed on the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society YouTube channel for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

Graduating students should arrange to rent their gown. Order online before March 27 at 8:59 p.m. PT for pickup at the Cal Student Store or before April 20 for shipping to your address. The rental gown includes a cap and tassel for graduates to keep. 

Students and guests are also encouraged to explore the CDSS online pop-up shop for CDSS branded merch once it opens in mid-April.

Designated campus parking lots are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $12 during commencement. Please read parking signs carefully. Closest campus parking lots to the Greek Theatre:

• Foothill Lot (Hearst at Highland Ave.)
• Lower Hearst Structure – Level 2 (enter from Scenic Ave.)

The Maxwell Garage, a public parking lot on the corner of Stadium Rim Way and Gayley Road, will be selling commencement parking for $25.

Parking is also available in the surrounding city public parking lots on the south and west sides of campus; rates and hours vary.

*Disabled Parking: All designated disabled spaces and non-reserved spaces will be available at $10 to disabled patrons with certified disabled placards or license plates on a first-come, first-served basis. For guests who would like a shorter distance from their car to the entrance, it is possible for a car to pull up temporarily in the Bowles parking lot and drop off guests at the South Gate.

For more information about parking, see the Parking and Transportation website for commencement visitor parking locations for commencement ceremonies at the Greek Theatre. Due to limitations of campus and surrounding area parking, we advise guests to use public transportation (Bear Transit campus shuttles, AC Transit).

If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact CDSScommencement@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

GradImages will be photographing the commencement ceremonies.

In the week following CDSS commencement, photography proof order forms will be mailed to all graduates for viewing. You will also be able to view proofs and place orders via GradImages after the ceremony.

Notice: Please be aware that by attending this event, you will be entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By participating, you consent and give the University of California and its successors, assigns and licensees the right to release, publish, exhibit or reproduce such media, without compensation, for educational or promotional purposes and for sharing with external news media, throughout the world in perpetuity.

Questions?
Email CDSScommencement@berkeley.edu.

Degree List: To graduate, students must be added to the degree list by the beginning of the semester (Spring, Summer or Fall) you expect to complete all graduation requirements (e.g., breadth, major, minor). This is automatically done through Cal Central during your final semester (or by CDSS petition, once the semester begins).

• This is how students officially signal to the university that they are ready to graduate, and are in the process of completing the final courses for their degree.

Commencement List: List of names of all registered graduates who will be included in the printed program for the May commencement ceremony.

Please find resources and information on dining and accommodations in Berkeley and the surrounding area:

• Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau
• UC Berkeley Visitor Services
• UC Berkeley Campus Map