UCSF Commencement 2026

From UCSF to What’s Next

Six graduates. Six paths forward. Their reflections on purpose, passion, and what comes next.

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Commencement Moments

Highlights from graduation ceremonies across UCSF’s schools.

Graduates at a commencement ceremony smile as they pose for a selfie.

Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs: Candidates in the Master’s of Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership program capture a selfie during the GEPA commencement ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger

A graduate and her family smile as they pose together for a photo.

Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs: Siri Venkatesh Tantry, a candidate in the Master’s in Biomedical Imaging program, shares a moment with family in front of the Herbst Theatre after the GEPA commencement ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger

School of Pharmacy: Members of the PharmD Class of 2026 celebrate at the UCSF School of Pharmacy Commencement on May 19 at Davies Symphony Hall. Photo by Elisabeth Fall Photography

A graduate in regalia holds an award onstage.

School of Pharmacy: Sebastian Lowe is awarded the Bowl of Hygeia, the highest honor bestowed upon a UCSF School of Pharmacy graduating student. The award is given to an individual who exemplifies the qualities most desirable in a pharmacist in action, thought and attitude. Photo by Elisabeth Fall Photography

School of Medicine graduates Gabriela Gutierrez and Yagmur Halezeroglu in cap and gown.

School of Medicine: Graduates Gabriela Gutierrez and Yagmur Halezeroglu. Photo by Cindy Chew

School of Medicine graduate Kamden Gray on stage with parents as he is ceremonially hooded.

School of Medicine: Graduate Kamden Gray on stage with parents Linda Keavy and Marvin Gray. Photo by Cindy Chew

Celebrating the Graduates

Explore stories and highlights from commencement ceremonies across UCSF.

A graduate smiles as he is hooded on stage at commencement.

Graduate Education and
Postdoctoral Affairs

May 15, 2026 | At San Francisco’s historic Herbst Theatre, 237 of this year’s master’s and PhD degree candidates celebrated, with the help of faculty, university leaders, and staff volunteers, and close to 700 family and friends. Read GEPA’s commencement recap

School of Pharmacy

May 19, 2026 | The School of Pharmacy’s 118 new pharmacists celebrated at San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall, honoring a class defined by perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to advancing patient care across the profession. Read the School of Pharmacy’s story

School of Medicine

May 20, 2026 | Along with the ceremonies and the celebrations, the Class of 2026 is finding time to reflect on the experiences, mentorship, and sense of purpose they’ll carry forward as they prepare to lead and innovate in medicine and health care. Read the School of Medicine’s story