Commencement 2026 Details!
Commencement will be on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
In the Morning at
Hilton Beachfront Resort 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
Commencement 2026
Students on track to complete all degree requirements and participate in the 2026 Commencement should have received notice from the Registrar’s Office in February. If you believe you have completed the requirements, but have not yet been contacted by the Registrar’s office, please email them ASAP, Registrar@pacifica.edu.
With commencement taking place on Memorial Day Weekend, we highly recommend those wishing to stay in a hotel to book early. Hotel prices increase and availability becomes scarcer as we approach the date.
Pacifica is offering lodging at the Ladera Campus on a first come, first served, as well as partnered with Best Western to offer a reduced rate. Please see below for additional details and links to register.
Each eligible graduate will be permitted to invite four guests to the ceremony. Guest count cannot be transferred to other graduates. If you wish to bring more than 4 guests, you will indicate that on the form provided to you by the Registrar’s Office. Once all RSVPs are accounted for, based on maximum capacity of the venue, additional guest counts will be approved based on availability in order of additional guests requested and order of returned form.
For logistical questions please email Adam Brown, Director of Campus Operations, abrown@pacifica.edu.
On Campus Lodging Options
Dear Graduates, Friends, Family and Loved Ones,
We are pleased to offer on campus lodging options for the 2026 Commencement. Please review the important information below before reserving your room.
- Friday, May 22nd, 2026 is a set night, in addition, you may add the night before and/or the night after, selectable on the form.
- Check-in begins from 3 PM onward. Check-out is by 11 AM.
- No children under the age of 18 years old are permitted to stay on campus overnight & No alcohol is permitted on campus.
- Three room types are available. All rooms are dorm style with shared restroom facilities.
- Semiprivate Suite Room – Ocean view, semiprivate restroom shared with just one other room. Up to two persons per room allowed.
- Couple Room – Full size bed, up to two persons per room (rooms are small), first floor with communal restroom facilities.
- Single Room – Second floor room with Twin XL size bed. Room suitable for one-person, communal restroom facilities, stair access only.
- Meals/Food Options
- Coffee/Tea and light continental breakfast items provided each morning.
- Lunch on Friday, May 22nd is included, as well as coffee/tea and larger continental breakfast.
- No other meals available on campus – (There will be a robust continental breakfast provided for graduates at the Hilton on Commencement morning).
- Cancellation/Refund policy
- Full refunds will be provided up to 10 days prior to the event. Cancellations made after this time will receive a 50% refund. There is no refund for cancellations made on the day of your scheduled arrival.
For questions please email guestservices@pacifica.edu.
Click here to accept the above terms and proceed to the room selection page.
Best Western Carpinteria Special Rate Offer
The Best Western Carpinteria is providing a reduced rate for families and friends of Pacifica graduates who are attending the 2026 Commencement ceremony. If you wish to book a room at the Best Western, we encourage you to use the link below.
- Please note that this is a personal booking, directly between the guest and the Best Western. Any changes to the booking would be handled directly by contacting the Best Western.
- When booking the room from the link below, it will default to three nights, you may edit your stay information before proceeding to check-out, and the reduced rate will apply to the dates selected.
- Rooms are available on a first come-first served basis, and there are a limited number of rooms at the reduced price. Please book early if you are planning on staying at the Best Western.
- CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO THE BEST WESTERN RESERVATION PAGE
- 4558 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 – (805) 684-0473
