Commencement

Caltech's 132nd Commencement exercises will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. on Beckman Mall.

Kip Thorne (BS '62)—theoretical astrophysicist, distinguished alumnus, and Nobel laureate—will deliver the 2026 Commencement address.

No tickets are required for our Commencement ceremony and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that, due to space constraints, in the general guest seating area on Beckman Mall there are approximately four guest seats available per graduating student. Guests are asked to be mindful of this limitation and courteous to other guests. Saving seats is not permitted. For overflow guests without a seat on Beckman Mall or for those who prefer an air-conditioned option, multiple indoor livestream viewing locations will be available on campus.

As the event approaches, graduating students and their guests can refer to the Caltech Commencement website for timely news and information, including the graduating student checklist, news and announcements, the 2026 events and activities schedule, the visiting guest guide, FAQ, and more.

Students eligible to participate in the 2026 Commencement event will begin receiving regular email updates in January 2026 from [email protected]. Others who wish to receive regular email updates about Caltech's 2026 Commencement event, may sign up to receive Commencement emails.

Livestream the Ceremony
The ceremony will be livestreamed on Caltech's Commencement website beginning shortly before 10:00 a.m. PST on commencement day. Within a day or so, Caltech's commencement ceremony will be featured on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/caltech