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Congrats, Grads!

All the fanfare from spring's commencement ceremonies.

By Gabby Ferreira // Photos by Joe Johnston and Brittany App

Cal Poly graduates in green cap and gown stand in Spanos Stadium with doves flying overhead

Cal Poly celebrated 7,526 graduating students at commencement ceremonies on June 13 and 14 at Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo. About 57,000 guests attended across the six college ceremonies. The Class of 2026 joined more than 230,000 Cal Poly alumni making an impact in their communities, in California and across the nation and the world.

Two master's program graduates in black robes high five after crossing the commencement stage.
A Cal Poly graduate in green cap and gown looks toward the stands during commencement ceremonies
Four graduates in green caps and gowns smile during Cal Poly commencement

During the ceremonies, Cal Poly honored alumni Mike Krukow and William Frost with honorary Doctor of Science degrees; His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; and Charles (Chuck) L. Harrington with the President’s Medal of Excellence, Cal Poly’s highest honor. 

Find more information on spring’s commencement events on the Cal Poly News site. 

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