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2025 Commencement Celebration

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Join the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) for our annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the accomplishments of graduating departmental students as they conclude this chapter of their academic journey.

Tickets are required for those attending in person.

Event Information

Our departmental commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at the Faculty Club. Graduates will need to arrive by 11:15 PM to check in as the ceremony begins at 12:00 PM. More information will be posted in early May.

Information about the College Commencement Ceremony can be found here.

Ticket Information

  • Max guests per graduate: 5
  • Allowed guests to be waitlisted: 5 (first-come, first-served basis)
  • Ticket price: $35 per person (graduating students attend for free)
  • Payment Deadline: June 7, 2025
  • Payment Method: Checks or cashier’s checks only, payable to UCLA Foundation

To purchase guest tickets or confirm waitlisted guests, please see Nanette in Room 3806 before the deadline.

Parking Information

We anticipate that parking will be impacted on the day of our event. Guests are encouraged to rideshare if possible. For parking information, including campus parking maps, click here.

  • To avoid long lines at the self-service pay stations on campus, it is recommended to purchase your parking permit through the Bruin ePermit system in advance of attending the Commencement ceremonies.
  • Day-of parking will also be available at various visitor parking locations using the self-service Pay Station machines or ParkMobile. If you have questions, please email transportation@ts.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-7433.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact: