International Student Commencement

Due Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

• Completion of this form is required to be included in the ceremony.
• The name you enter in the “Full Name” field will be printed in the official commencement program.
• Names will appear in standard sentence casing (for example: Maria Santos, not MARIA SANTOS).

Access Commencement Interest Form

Regalia (Cap and Gown) is required to participate in commencement and will be ordered online. 

• Due Date: Monday, March 30th, 2026
• Estimated regalia cost: $79.95 USD (includes cap, gown and tassel) + taxes and fees

How to Order Your Regalia

• Visit the website: https://oakhallcg.com/pages/umassglobalemeritus
• Follow the instructions on the website, including providing your name and selecting your height and weight for proper sizing.
• Regalia will be shipped to the Main Campus for you to pick up before the ceremony. Instructions on picking up your regalia will be emailed closer to the commencement date.

Students who have ordered regalia may pick up their items in-person at the UMass Global Main Campus on: Friday, May 15, 2026, anytime between: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PT)

UMass Global Main Campus 
65 Enterprise, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

If you are not attending the May 2026 Commencement ceremony in the United States

You may still order regalia. Please place your order as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing and international shipping. Note, that additional fees, tariffs, or duties may apply when receiving your order from the local shipper. 

The Tassel link will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

Graduating international students who plan to attend commencement must register on the Tassel website using the link on this page to obtain their Stage Pass, reserve guest tickets, and confirm name pronunciation. All steps must be completed within the designated registration window in order to participate in the ceremony.

Registration on the Tassel site will be available for a limited period only:

Monday, April 13 at 1:00 AM PT through Tuesday, April 14 at 5:00 PM PT

Important: The times listed above are in Pacific Time (PT). Please be sure to convert these times to your local time zone. For example:

• India: Monday, April 13 at 1:30 PM IST through Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 AM IST

We strongly encourage you to save this registration window to your calendar and complete your registration as early as possible within the window to ensure your participation in the ceremony.

Access is strictly limited to this window. There will be no early access, no late access, no extensions, and no re-dos.

What You Must Complete During This Window

During the registration period, you must complete all of the following steps:

1) Record Your Name Pronunciation

• You will hear a recording of your name to approve.
• If you do not like the provided recording options, you can submit an audio pronunciation of your name.
• This recording determines how your name will be announced on stage during the ceremony.
• Recordings cannot be edited or re-recorded after submission.

2) Reserve Guest Tickets

• You will reserve tickets for your guests attending the ceremony in person.
• Guest tickets are required for venue entry and can only be reserved during this window.

3) Secure Your Stage Pass (Required for Check-In and Stage Access)

• Completing the Tassel registration allows you to receive your Graduate Stage Pass.
• The Stage Pass includes a unique QR code that is assigned to you only and cannot be shared or duplicated.

4) Share any physical accommodation needs for yourself or your guests

• For example, wheelchair seating, deaf or hearing impaired, etc.

Grad Stage Pass & Guest Tickets

Reminder! Graduate and guest tickets will be sent to your university email on Tuesday, May 12 prior to your ceremony.

The Stage Pass serves as:

• Your admission credential for the ceremony.
• Your reader card when crossing the stage.
• Students without a Stage Pass will not be permitted to cross the stage.

What Happens If You Are Unable to Complete This Step?

If you are unable to reserve your tickets within the registration window, please contact the Emeritus team at least one day in advance for assistance. They may be able to help you secure your tickets or provide alternative options.
 

Students traveling to the United States from outside the country are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate travel documentation, which may include: 

• A valid passport and/or a visitor visa (if required based on citizenship)
• Any additional documentation requested by U.S. government authorities.

Visa eligibility, processing timelines, and U.S. entry requirements are determined by government agencies and are subject to change. Issuance of a visa does not guarantee admission to the United States, as final entry decisions are made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry.

Attendance at commencement is optional. In the event that a student is unable to travel due to visa denial, delay, or changes to entry requirements, the student may forgo participation in the ceremony. Emeritus and UMass Global are not responsible for travel-related outcomes, costs, or disruptions.

If you require a letter for your visa appointment, please reach out to your Emeritus support team.

The ceremony will take place in Irvine, California. The following airports are commonly used by travelers visiting the area:

• John Wayne Airport (SNA) — Closest major airport to the venue
  Approximately 9 miles (about 15-30 minutes by car) to Great Park Live in Irvine.
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) — A smaller airport with domestic flights
  Approximately 29 miles (about 30–45 minutes by car) to Great Park Live in Irvine.

International Airports

• Ontario International Airport (ONT) 
  Approximately 42 miles (about 50–60 minutes by car) to Great Park Live in Irvine.
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  Approximately 48 miles (about 1–1.5 hours by car) to Great Park Live in Irvine.
• San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  Approximately 82 miles (about 1.5–2 hours by car) to Great Park Live in Irvine.
   

Graduating students and their families are welcome to book hotel rooms through our host hotels. The reservation links to our special rates are below. These rooms and their corresponding rates will expire on April 23, 2026, or if the block is filled, whichever comes first.

• Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum ($219+)
• Doubletree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum ($169+) 

+Hotel rooms are while supplies last. All rooms are subject to occupancy tax, CA tourism fee, and parking fees. Check with the hotel for final pricing.

Travel, lodging, and personal arrangements are the student’s responsibility.

If you are unable to attend the ceremony in person, you may still watch the ceremony virtually.

• The commencement ceremony will be professionally live-streamed
• A viewing link will be shared closer to the event date
• Family and friends around the world will be able to watch online