2026 CAS Commencement
Congratulations, Graduating Ducks!
Welcome to the 2026 CAS Commencement home page! This will be your one-stop shop for CAS-related commencement details, logistics and your place to RSVP for the ceremonies.
Here are the key details as of April 9, 2026:
- The College of Arts and Sciences will hold three separate commencement ceremonies on Monday, June 15, 2026. The ceremonies will cluster graduates by academic divisional area.
- The three groups include undergraduate Humanities and Social Sciences majors, Natural Sciences majors, and Master's and PhD students. Below is a list of majors associated with each ceremony.
- All ceremonies will include individual recognition of graduates, who will cross the stage as names are called and receive diploma covers. Only the MA/PhD ceremony includes hooding for PhD candidates.
- The University will hold its main commencement celebration beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Autzen Stadium on June 15th. Families are invited to attend both the CAS and UO ceremonies. All ceremonies are optional.
- RSVPs are coming soon! Keep an eye on your UO email account.
- For general information about commencement, please visit UO Commencement website. If you have specific UO commencement-related questions or concerns, email commencement@uoregon.edu.
- For more information about the CAS ceremonies, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Thank you for your interest in CAS’s commencement!
Grad Checklist
1
Apply for your degree if you have not already.
Applying for your degree is different than opting in to participate in commencement. Please apply for graduation in the term you will complete your degree requirements. You can still participate in 2026 commencement even if you will graduate in a different term.
- Graduate students should apply for their degree using GradWeb by April 10, 2026. If you missed the application date, please speak to an advisor immediately.
- Undergraduates must apply for a Spring 2026 degree by April 26, 2026 via DuckWeb. If you missed the application date, please speak to an advisor immediately.
2
Order your regalia through The Duck Store.
The Duck Store is your one-stop-shop for all commencement gear. Undergrads can purchase caps and gowns any time before Commencement, but beware that they may run out of your size if you wait too long. PhD tams and gowns are custom-made, so you must order them ahead of time.
Visit the Duck Store to purchase your cap, gown, announcements, and other memorabilia.
You can order announcements, class rings, and custom grad announcements directly from vendors like Elite Frames, Josten’s (announcements, class rings) and the UOAA.
3
Find the ceremonies you are invited to attend.
This is based on which academic division your major is part of. The ceremony titles, locations and times are listed below by division.
4
Invite your family and friends!
Qualifying graduates are welcome to bring as many friends and family members as they would like. There is no limit on the number of guests and no tickets will be required.
5
RSVP to attend the CAS ceremonies.
An RSVP form is coming VERY soon! Please keep an eye on your UO email!
Reminders for the day of graduation:
- Please arrive with your regalia including cap, gown, and honors cords.
- Please plan to arrive at your designated ceremony one hour early and go to one of the check-in tables. This is where you will receive directions about seating and other details.
- The turf at Autzen radiates heat, and Autzen seating is not shaded by an overhang (including ADA). Graduates should bring their own (no glass bottles). Guests and graduates should be mindful of what you wear - layers under regalia could get hot, so please dress appropriately.
Do you have additional questions?
Visit FAQ for CAS Commencement for further details.
Make sure to visit this webpage frequently for the latest updates!
If you have further questions, please reach out to cascommencement@uoregon.edu.
CAS Ceremonies
Below are CAS majors separated into Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Ceremony
11:30AM to 1:30PM -- Autzen
CAS Social Sciences Majors
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Economics
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
General Social Sciences
Geography
Global Studies
History
Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Native American and Indigenous Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Spacial Data and Technology
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
CAS Humanities Majors
Chinese
Cinema Studies
Classics
Comparative Literature
English
Folklore and Public Culture
French
German
German and Scandinavian Studies
Humanities
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Medieval Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Romance Languages
Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Scandinavian
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Natural Sciences Undergraduate Ceremony
2:30PM to 4:30PM -- Autzen
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer and Information Science
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Earth Sciences
Human Physiology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multidisciplinary Science
Neuroscience
Physics
Psychology
CAS Graduate Ceremony – 5:30PM to 7:00PM -- Autzen
The CAS Graduate ceremony celebrates all Master's and PhD graduates from all CAS majors. PhDs will be hooded during the ceremony.
2026 Commencement Helpful Links
Accessibility Information
Graduates and guests who are needing accessibility accommodations including American Sign Language, should contact our office for more information and to arrange accommodations directly. Accessibility for UO ceremony.
Parking and Transportation
Students, faculty, and staff may park in their regular spots as denoted by their permit. All others planning to attend commencement must park at the Autzen Stadium parking lot where you will be shuttled to the ceremony.
GradImages
Professional photographers will be in attendance at the College of Education commencement ceremony. Photographs will be available for purchase following the event. Bookmark this link to GradImages website.
Get Your Cap, Gown, and More
Visit the Duck Store to purchase your cap, gown, announcements, and other memorabilia. Check in with commencement staff if you need special accommodations to fully participate in events.
UO Class of 2026 Memorabilia
Graduates and their families can pre-order leis, flowers, class T-shirts, and more.
Class of 2026 Yearbook
COMING SOON: All graduates will be encouraged to sign up for the Class of 2026 online yearbook. This book allows you to create a yearbook page, add memories and photos, tag friends, and share contact information with your classmates.
Create Your Alumni Record
Take a few minutes and create your alumni record to stay informed of events and provide you resources to stay connected with Duck alumni.
Get Ready for Your Career
If you would like support with your next steps after graduation, please visit the UO Career Center’s Class of 2026 webpage for resources and to take the Senior Survey (coming soon).
Services After You Graduate
After graduation, you can still access campus technology services for a limited time, including UO Blogs and Microsoft 365 products.