CIIS' 58th Commencement Ceremony
Come celebrate the Graduating Class of 2026 at our Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 1–4pm PDT at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.
In-person attendance requires a guest ticket. Before making your way to the venue, please confirm with your graduate that a ticket has been reserved for you. For those who are unable to attend in person, we will livestream the commencement ceremony so you can join us virtually.
Watch the Livestream
View the 2026 Commencement Program
Graduating Student and Guest Information
Graduates are responsible for relaying information to their guests. This includes ticket and accessibility accommodation requests as well as discounted hotel rates. Additional details regarding the venue, transportation, and health and safety considerations can be found below.
This information is only available to graduates logged into their CIIS email account on the internal CIIS Connect commencement site.
Find Graduating Student and Guest Information on CIIS Connect
Faculty and Staff Information
CIIS faculty and staff can also access full details and the most up to date commencement information on CIIS Connect including forms to request regalia.
This information is only available to faculty and staff logged into their CIIS email account on the internal CIIS Connect commencement site.
Find Faculty and Staff Information on CIIS Connect
About Herbst Theatre
The Herbst Theatre is a cornerstone of San Francisco performing arts, with more than 200 shows presented on its stage every year.
Adorned by a series of stunning Frank Brangwyn murals originally painted for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Herbst is also distinguished as the site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945.
Housed in the Veterans Building, which echoes the Beaux-Arts design of the War Memorial Opera House, the 892-seat auditorium is the venue for many Bay Area cultural and community organizations.
Transportation
Parking
- Performing Arts Garage
Entrance at 360 Grove (between Franklin and Gough) - UC Hastings College of Law Garage
Entrance on Larkin (between McAllister and Golden Gate) - Civic Center Plaza Garage
Entrance on McAllister (between Polk and Larkin) - Opera Plaza Parking Garage
Entrance on Golden Gate (between Van Ness and Franklin)
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Public Transit
BART: Civic Center station
Muni: Civic Center or Van Ness stops
Bus: 5, 49
Get more details with BART's Trip Planner.
Rideshare
Rideshare services generally pick up and drop off at the corner of McAllister and Van Ness.
Health and Safety Considerations
Be considerate of others who may be wearing masks or keeping a safe distance out of comfort or to protect themselves.
We strive to ensure the comfort and safety of our graduates, faculty, staff, and guests by encouraging a smoke-free and a scent- and fragrance-free environment.
Please help us to accommodate our community members who are sensitive to fragrances and other scented products.
Contact Us
Questions? Email commencement@ciis.edu.
Allow two business days for a response.