Moments to Remember

This year, many of us were able to gather in person to celebrate. And it made commencement that much richer. The hum of energy; the smiles; the hugs; the selfies — we loved every minute of it. We hope you did too! 

A new grad poses with his diploma and his family outside of San Francisco's City Hall

Graduate Division: A new grad poses with their diploma and their family. Photo by Maurice Ramirez

A new graduate grins wildly as she walks across the stage holding the hand of her young child.

Graduate Division: A young girl and their mother walk across the stage during the Graduate Division commencement ceremony. Photo by Maurice Ramirez

A huge crowd of new dentistry grads smile up for a photograph wearing black and purple gowns.

School of Dentistry: A huge crowd of new dentistry grads cheer and pose. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

A new grad gives the crowd a huge smile while she's donned with a hood by two professors.

School of Dentistry: A graduate gives the crowd a huge smile while they're donned with a doctoral hood. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

Graduate Ernest Ekunseitan and his parents on stage during the hooding ceremony.

School of Medicine: Graduate Ernest Ekunseitan and his parents on stage during the hooding ceremony. Photo by Cindy Chew

A large group of students poses on every step of a stairwell and cheers.

School of Medicine: A large group of students poses on every step of a stairwell and cheers. Photo by Cindy Chew

Three graduates wearing leis pose with their diplomas.

School of Nursing: Three graduates wearing leis pose with their diplomas. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

A student looks up at the audience while he is donned with a hood

School of Nursing: A graduate looks up at the audience while they’re donned with a hood. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

A new graduate smiles as they struggle to hold several bouquets of flowers outside of the hall.

School of Pharmacy: A new graduate smiles as they struggle to hold several bouquets of flowers. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

Three people pose on stage before a UCSF banner while the middle holds a golden cup.

School of Pharmacy: Jaimie Sallee, PharmD, (center) received the Bowl of Hygeia, the highest honor given to a graduating student. Photo by Elisabeth Fall

Several new graduates smile widely as they walk in a row across stage.

UCSF Fresno: Several new graduates smile widely as they walk in a row across stage. Photo by Craig Kohlruss

A professor and a new grad take a moment to pose as the grad is awarded with a crystalline trophy.

UCSF Fresno: Eyad Almasri, MD, presents the Borba Faculty Research Award to Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD. Photo by Craig Kohlruss

See the Celebrations

UCSF commencements were back in a big way this year and it made us happy to celebrate the achievements of all our graduates. Read more about the commencement ceremonies.

Celebrate with Our Graduates

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Here are some snapshots of how you celebrated with your families, friends and community.