UCSF School of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate the Class of 2026 as they reach this important milestone in their dental education. Join us on Thursday, May 28, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for a memorable ceremony honoring their achievements. 

The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Janet Reilly, Chair of the University of California Regents and co-founder and board president of Clinic by the Bay, as well as a student address by Samhita Joshi. Participants also include Grand Marshal Guo Hao (Alex) Lin, name announcer Diana Nguyen, hooders Melissa Tuft and Julia Vu, and special guests Sam Hawgood, Catherine Lucey, Nicquet Blake, and Kathy Giacomini. Following the ceremony, graduates and guests are invited to gather for photos and celebration.