Commencement

The Division of Graduate Studies holds a commencement ceremony each year,  shortly after the conclusion of spring quarter. 

More information about the Graduate Commencement Ceremony and its timing may be found at: https://graddiv.ucsc.edu/events/commencement/

Graduation Regalia 

The Bay Tree Bookstore offers services for Ph.D. candidates through their annual Graduate Center, which is available mid-April until the beginning of June. 

The Bay Tree Graduate Center offers: 

• M.A. Gown, Hood and Tassel Rental 

• Ph.D. Gown, Hood and Tassel Rental

• Graduation Announcements

• Class Rings

• Graduation Portraits and Photographs 

Custom cap and gown purchase must be ordered before the end of April.

Anthropology Undergraduate Reception 

Each year, the department hosts a reception recognizing the achievements of undergraduate students. Graduate students are welcome to attend.  The department will announce the event  and its timing during spring quarter.

Dissertation Presentations (Annual Graduate Symposium)

During the final week of the Spring quarter, graduates of the year are invited to give brief presentations on their dissertation research to the department community. Faculty, continuing graduate students, staff, family and friends are welcome to attend. This is a celebratory occasion, giving the members and friends of the Anthropology Department a chance to learn about and discuss graduating students’ work.

End of the Year Party 

This party, hosted by the Graduate Director, celebrates graduate students’ achievements for the past year. The event is typically held in the evening after the Dissertation Presentations. Students, faculty, staff, and friends of Anthropology are all welcome to attend.