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114th Annual Commencement Exercise

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Stan Sheriff Center


All graduates planning to participate in the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17 must register by May 1, 2025. Registration site will open in March 1.


9:00 a.m. Ceremony

Graduates report at 8:00 a.m.
Estimated end time: 11:30 a.m.

Undergraduate and advanced degree candidates in the following schools / colleges will participate in the 9:00 a.m. Ceremony:

  • College of Arts, Languages & Letters
  • College of Natural Sciences
  • College of Social Sciences
  • College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience
  • Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology

3:30 p.m. Ceremony

Graduates report at 2:30 p.m.
Estimated end time: 6:00 p.m

Undergraduate and advanced degree candidates in the following schools / colleges will participate in the 3:30 p.m. Ceremony:

  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene
  • School of Architecture
  • Shidler College of Business
  • Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

Viewing the Ceremonies Online

Both ceremonies will be live streamed on commencement day.


Regalia and Announcements

Regalia: Caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods can be purchased online or in-person at the bookstore.

Announcements: Printed announcements (including envelopes) may be ordered in quantities of 10 (minimum 20) online.


Future Ceremonies

2025 Mid-Year Commencement Exercise
Saturday, December 20, 2025

115th Annual Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 16, 2026


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