This is your go-to page for all the things you need to think about related to getting ready to graduate and leave Haas. Bookmark it so you don’t miss any important deadlines. We will also be sending reminders for some of the key deadlines.
Graduation Checklist
Confirm your name for the Commencement Program
Deadline past
If we don’t receive this information we will use your preferred name and last name on your student record.
Nominate classmates for Defining Leadership Principle Awards & Student Speaker
Deadline past
Log your Service Hours for Beyond Yourself Fellows
Deadline past
CalNet login required.
Request your tickets for Commencement
Deadline past
Please only include your guests in your ticket count. All attendees need an individual ticket to enter the Greek Theater. You are already accounted for and do not need your own ticket.
Closer to Commencement, we will send you a reminder to pick up your tickets in the Program Office (Student Services Building, Suite S420).
Order Regalia (graduation cap, gown and stole)
Timeline: April
* Please note: “Drab” or light brown is the standard hood color for the MBA degree.
There are two ways to purchase these items:
- Online: You can order your Master Gown Package from two stores close to campus and have the items shipped to you, or you can pick them up in the store:
- The (official) Cal Student Store. Be sure to also add a Master Hood in the MBA “drab” color, found on their website in the My Grad section
- The Student Store (Fall Rush)
- Please note: You will need to provide your height, weight, degree and department in the special instruction field on the review and order page.
- In-person: You can purchase and pick up your regalia in one visit to the Graduation Department of Cal Student Store (2495 Bancroft Way in the Student Union) or The Student Store (2470 Bancroft between Telegraph and Dana) . We recommend that you visit the store during off-peak hours, such as early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid long lines. Please allow at least 1/2 hour to order and pick-up your regalia. Check the websites for updated hours.
Please be careful with your tassel to ensure that you don’t lose it. They do not hook onto the cap very well, so we recommend waiting until you arrive at the Greek to put on your tassel. We will have tape available at the check-in table to help with this as well.
Record your name in Name Coach (in bCourses) for reading at Commencement
Timeline: May
Even if you think your name is easy, please record the pronunciation in Name Coach. We want to make sure that we get your name right on this special day.
Update your status in CMG BEARS
Timeline: May
Inform CMG if are still seeking a role or if you’ve received or accepted an offer. Book a coaching appointment in CMG BEARS if you would like support.
Pick up your Commencement tickets from the Program Office
Timeline: May
To receive your tickets, you will need to inform CMG of your employment status in CMG BEARS.
Look for an announcement to pick up your tickets just as soon as they arrive in our office.
Clean out your locker
Timeline: May
Please make sure to remove all personal items from your locker including food. Anything leftover will be thrown out.
Update your diploma name and address in CalCentral
Timeline: May
Please make sure your diploma name is correct. You are able to edit your diploma name by going to your CalCentral Avatar (top right of the page) > Try the new Personal Profile!
The diploma name field has been prepopulated with your legal name and can be updated to include special/non-ASCII characters.
Make sure to also Check your Diploma Mailing Address.
Complete the Tech Offboarding Checklist
Timeline: May
On this page are instructions for claiming your @berkeley email, backing up your files, and information about Slack and CalNet access.
Review your Alumni benefits
Don’t forget that you have all kinds of alumni benefits available to you now.