SFSU Class of 2026 Commencement set for May 21 at Oracle Park
Class of 2026, save the date for San Francisco State University’s 125th Commencement, which will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. This is our 10th year celebrating graduates at the downtown ballpark, and we plan to welcome the more than 30,000 graduates, family members and friends for this unforgettable milestone.
“Commencement is the most important day of the year for our university, our graduates and their families,” said SFSU President Lynn Mahoney. “In addition to representing the culmination of years of work, Commencement is our opportunity as a community to celebrate students one more time as they embark on their next adventure."
This year’s Commencement ceremony will start at 3 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m., a slight time difference from previous years allowing graduates and their loved ones more time to celebrate in the city.
More information about the May 21 ceremony will be shared here throughout the year as it becomes available. Follow SFSU on social media and tag your Commencement posts #SFSU2026.
Regalia Rental Assistance Program
The Regalia Rental Assistance Program is a program that allows for eligible students to rent their Commencement Regalia at a discounted rate, thanks to our partners at Jostens. The program is a limited program, offering students the opportunity to rent their regalia at a discounted rate.
BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION:
First, enjoy you have applied for graduation and you are confirmed by the University to be participating in Commencement on May 21, 2026.
If you do not have the money to rent regalia at full price, first ask family members who are planning to attend Commencement. Explain that regalia is required for you to participate and work with family to cover the cost of the Regalia.
If you still need assistance after you have worked with you family members, please apply for the Regalia Rental Program using the link below
To apply for Regalia Rental Assistance, you will need to complete this Qualtrics application form prior to April 10: https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fIr7EHE6Kd6Hv8
The Dean of Students Office will verify eligibility. Eligible applicants will receive an email with a discount code to use when renting their regalia on the Joston’s website.
The program is limited and when it reaches capacity, the program will close. If the program does not reach capacity, the last day to apply is April 10.