Times and event locations may be subject to change. Please check back often for the latest updates.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:00 AM
Middle East and North African (MENA) Graduation Celebration*
Intercultural Community Center
12:30 PM
Jewish Graduation Brunch Celebration (Collaboration with ORSL)*
Intercultural Community Center
4:00 PM
Disability Graduation Celebration (Collaboration with Disability Services)*
Intercultural Community Center
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 AM
Indigenous Graduation Brunch Celebration*
Intercultural Community Center
12:30 PM
Lavender Graduation Celebration*
Cannon Plaza
4:00 PM
Multi Graduation Celebration*
Cannon Plaza
7:30 PM
Welcome to GOLD (students only)
Samuelson Alumni Center Patio
Friday, May 15, 2026
10:00 AM
Rehearsal (students only)
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater
11:15 AM
Senior Brunch and Class Day Celebration (students only)
Rush Gymnasium
1:00 PM
First Generation Graduation Celebration*
Academic Quad
3:00 PM
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
Thorne Hall
Reservations are not required.
5:00 PM
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation Celebration*
Academic Quad
6:00 PM
Multi Graduation Celebration*
Cannon Plaza
8:00 PM
The OXYs Senior Athlete Recognition and Awards Reception*
Rush Gymnasium
For more information contact the Athletics Department.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM
Baccalaureate: A Multi-Faith Celebration
Keynote speaker: TBD
Herrick Memorial Chapel and Interfaith Center, Upper Level
Reservations are not required.
11:00 AM
Brunch with President Stritikus for Graduates and Family
Rush Gymnasium
Reservations are not required.
12:00 PM
International Student Graduation Celebration*
Booth Music Quad
1:00 PM
Latine Graduation Celebration*
Academic Quad
4:00 PM
Occidental Glee Club Senior Concert
Herrick Memorial Chapel and Interfaith Center, Upper Level
Reservations are not required.
6:00 PM
Black Graduation Celebration*
Cannon Plaza
8:30 PM
Theater Performance: Head over Heels
Keck Theater
Theater Tickets: purchase or call 323-259-2922
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Doors open at 7 a.m. The Commencement ceremony is expected to last a minimum of 2 1/2 hours. No-host food trucks will be on campus for the post-graduation reception. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you to campus. Four chilled, filtered water stations will be open all day at Keck Theater, accessible through Hillside Theater, and on the Academic Quad.
8:45 AM
Commencement Processional
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater
8:45 AM
Live Stream Commencement
Herrick Interfaith Center
Wristbands are not required.
9:00 AM
Commencement**
Speaker: TBD
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater
11:30 AM (time approx.)
Post-Graduation Reception
Academic Quad
Reservations are not required.
*Reservations are required. For more information contact the department sponsoring the event.
**Wristbands required for entry to the Commencement ceremonies. Each student will receive 7 wristbands. Children under the age of two, who will be lap sitting, do not require a wristband.