Graduation Info – UCLA Honors Programs

Honors Recognition Ceremony

Graduation

Dear Graduates,

Your hard work, dedication, and passion have led you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder! As you prepare to celebrate this amazing achievement, please review the important details below to ensure a smooth and memorable graduation experience.

College Honors Recognition Ceremony

This ceremony is for College Honors and College Scholars students participating in Honors Programs. It is separate from the UCLA College of Letters and Science Commencement Ceremony, which is open to all graduating seniors.
For information on the College-wide ceremony, please visit the UCLA Commencement website.

Ceremony Details
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: Ceremony begins at 7:30 PM (recommended arrival time for grads is 6:15 PM)
Location: Royce Hall West Lobby and Patio

Student Assembly Information

- Assembly Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
- Come dressed in your cap and gown (don’t forget bobby pins to secure your cap).
- Entry for graduates is through the Royce Hall West Lobby. Family and guests must enter through the main entrance.

Check-In Details

- You will receive your Honors cord and a name card at check-in.
- Pencils will be available to write phonetic spelling and contact information for photo access.
- Around 7:00 PM, graduates will line up and prepare to walk the stage. Keep your name card handy!

Not Attending?

Students who have their candidacy approved but cannot attend the ceremony may pick up their Honors cord at the Honors Program Office (A311 Murphy Hall) the week of Commencement, beginning June 8, during in-person office hours. Bruin card and advanced sign-up will be required.

Reminders

Required Forms
Graduating Honors students must submit the College Honors Candidacy Form to:

- Order commencement tickets
- Receive the “College Honors” notation on their diploma & transcript

Deadlines

- Candidacy
  - By Week 1 of your graduation quarter (students who missed the deadline for this Spring may still submit)
  - Summer graduates: Submit by Week 1 of Spring Quarter
- Experiential Engagement & Capstone Submission
  - Winter 2026 graduates: March 20, 2026
  - Spring 2026 graduates: June 12, 226
  - Summer 2026 graduates: September 11, 226

Reminders

- Check MyUCLA regularly for Commencement updates
- Review privacy settings to ensure your name appears in the Commencement program
- Graduating Honors students must also ensure that their Experiential Engagements and Capstone projects have been approved by petition. Note: Transfer students who were admitted in 23F do not have Experiential Engagement nor Capstone requirements. Please check your Honors Progress page to verify.

Tickets

Sample ticket graphic for the UCLA College Honors Recognition Ceremony.

Guaranteed Tickets
Each Honors graduate is guaranteed one student ticket and three guest tickets. The MYUCLA ticket ordering period has now closed, and electronic tickets are now in distribution. All tickets are entirely digital and will be emailed to your official university email address by the UCLA Central Ticket Office (CTO). Please refer to these quick steps for accessing tickets or the more comprehensive ticketing guide.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Missed the ticket window or Need Additional Tickets?

For students who missed the original ticket ordering window or would like to request additional guest tickets, please submit the Honors Recognition – Tickets Request Form. Please note that your student ticket and an initial batch of guest tickets (4), are completely free. Additional guest tickets ordered will be charged directly to your Bruinbill account ($20 per ticket).

Priority is given to those who:

- - Didn’t receive tickets in the initial window
  - Submitted a MyUCLA waitlist ticket
  - Experienced technical issues

We anticipate extra availability and will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible. While tickets aren’t guaranteed, we strongly encourage you to sign up!

Venue Parking

Need help getting to the venue? Royce Hall is located in North Campus. Click here to view the Royce Hall Auditorium on the UCLA campus map. You can find directions and parking details here: Royce Hall

Accessibility and Assistance

For any guests seeking ADA accommodations, please approach Royce Hall via the western portico and speak to usher staff located at the front of the building. Early arrivals will be placed in a priority entry line with one companion and granted priority access to seating. Guests arriving after doors open will still be assisted by staff to the seating that best fits their needs.

Safety Guidelines 2026

To ensure a safe and smooth-running ceremony for all, Royce Hall will be implementing the following security measures:

- A tiered response centering a de-escalatory approach for various types of event disruptions
- Metal detector entry screenings for all guests, grads, faculty and staff
- Graduates must be prepared to remove their cap and gown during entry screenings
- In house security staffing in addition to entry screenings
- ALL participating guests AND graduates must have a ticket for entry, no exceptions
- Bag checks for guests, graduates, and faculty. Please review more detail on the clear bag only policy.
  - Clear bags or coin purses ONLY allowed
  - Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12”W x 12”H x 6”D.
  - One gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  - Small clutch bag 4.5” x 6/5”, with or without a handle or strap. This can be carried separately or within a plastic bag
  - Diaper bags – infant for which bag is carried must be present

Prohibited Items

UCLA encourages guests and graduates to consider sustainable alternatives to traditional and environmentally impactful items such as balloons. Please note, Royce hall does not permit the following inside the venue.

- Balloons
- Banners
- Firearms
- Flags
- Food
- Knives
- Noise makers
- Non water beverages
- Non-Closeable water bottles
- Opaque / non-clear backpacks or other bags
- Pepper spray
- Selfie sticks
- Signage
- Tasers
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Weapons of any kind