A graduating senior gives a thumbs up to his family in the audience

It's all smiles at Commencement.

Spring Calendar of Events

Spring Convocation

Commencement Week Events

Senior Celebration (hosted by the Office of University Advancement and the 2026 Senior Committee)

Tuesday, May 5
Location: Alumni House Lawn
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Contact: Alumni Office, alumni@pointloma.edu
Enjoy a last undergraduate hoorah with your classmates as we welcome you into the Alumni family. Enjoy dinner, games, music, a blessing and benediction from a faculty favorite, and an opportunity to pick up your senior gift!

School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony (Traditional Undergraduate)

Friday, May 8
Location: Brown Chapel
Time: 9 a.m.
Contact: Brock Tolson, (619) 849-3249 or btolson@pointloma.edu 
Reception to follow in the Friendship Plaza. Please send RSVP for the ceremony and/or reception to nursing@pointloma.edu.

School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony (RN-BSN)

Friday, May 8
Location: Ellipse Chapel
Time: 2 p.m.
Contact: Brock Tolson, (619) 849-3249 or btolson@pointloma.edu 
Reception to follow in the Friendship Plaza. Graduating students may RSVP here for the ceremony and/or reception.

Graduate and Professional Studies Convocation*

Friday, May 8
Location: Greek Amphitheatre
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Christina Kalberg

Traditional Undergraduate Convocation*

School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement, Fermanian School of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, and Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Saturday, May 9
Location: Greek Amphitheatre
Time: 10 a.m.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Dorrell

Traditional Undergraduate Convocation*

College of Health Sciences, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Department of Music
Saturday, May 9
Location: Greek Amphitheatre
Time: 2 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Dorrell

*For a list of specific degrees participating in each ceremony, please visit the Spring Commencement page.

Department/School Receptions

Information Coming Soon!