Commencement 2018

Caltech celebrates 579 graduates who earned 227 bachelor's degrees, 161 master's degrees, and 191 Ph.D. degrees, and who will contribute to the Institute's impressive legacy and record of achievement around the world.

Caltech's 124th Commencement Ceremony was held on Friday, June 15th, at 10:00 a.m. on Beckman Mall, the lawn just south of Beckman Auditorium.

This year's speaker was John Lewis, U.S. congressman and leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

No tickets are required for our Commencement Ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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