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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.

Event Information

Our departmental commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at the Court of Science . Doors open at 11:30 AM for graduates and their guests. All attendees must present a valid ticket upon entry—no exceptions.  The ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00 PM.

Information about the College Commencement Ceremony can be found here.

Ticket Information

• Max guests per graduate: 3
• Allowed guests to be waitlisted: 3 (first-come, first-served basis)
• Ticket price: $35 per person (graduating students attend for free)
• Payment Deadline:
  • Undergraduate students: Pay via MyUCLA by May 23, 2025
  • Graduate students: Submit payment (check or cashier’s check) to Nanette in Room 3806 by June 7, 2025
  • Ticket distribution: Nanette will email paid students when tickets are ready for pick-up.

To purchase additional guest tickets or confirm waitlisted guests, email Nanette at NCAPULONG@EPSS.UCLA.EDU

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: Dr. Tasha Taylor (SAO Office) or Nanette Capulong (Room 3806)