Commencement

Commencement Ceremony

May 15, 2026
Diamond Head Theatre

The Fall Commencement has been cancelled.
The Spring ceremony will be open to all graduates from the 2025-2026 academic year.

Please check back for more details.

Cap & Gown

Graduates will be required to wear Commencement Regalia (Cap & Gown) at the Commencement Ceremony. Purchase your “Graduation Gown Set” through the Kapiʻolani Bookstore, in-store or online.

Buy Your Cap & Gown Set
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What do you need to do?

  1. If you have not registered via Kuali Build by Wednesday, April 16, email kapcomm@hawaii.edu to inquire about late registration
  2. Check your hawaii.edu email for detailed instructions and messages
    from the Commencement Team.
  3. Visit the Commencement Ceremony page for up-to-date, detailed information.
 
Commencement Ceremony Page

Questions

For any questions regarding the commencement ceremony and grad activities, please email kapcomm@hawaii.edu.