Graduate Student Commencement

Commencement 

The Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday December 19th, 2025 in Lumberjack Arena. 

Student registration to participate in Fall 2025 Commencement has closed. Please email grad@humboldt.edu if you still want to partcipate or have any questions.

The most up-to-date information is posted on the Commencement website.

A black cap and a black gown are required to participate in the Commencement ceremony. 

Refer to the Masters Hood Color Guide for information regarding what color hood to wear for the commencement ceremony. 

Those needing to order regalia can do so with Herff Jones Faculty Direct. The deadline to order regalia to be received in time for the event is Friday, October 25, 2025. More information will be sent by your College Coordinator regarding when and where to show up on the day of the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Graduates! 
Masters of Science Biology Students sitting together before the Graduaton Ceremony in their gowns.
Two Masters students highfiving after being hooded and recieving their diplomas at graduation
a male student being hooded on stage by the Graduate Dean
Masters Students in a group dressed in graduation gowns with their hoods
Photo of a Woman at graduation showing her diploma and smiling