CIIS' 58th Commencement Ceremony

Come celebrate the Graduating Class of 2026 at our Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 1–4pm PDT at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.

In-person attendance requires a guest ticket. Before making your way to the venue, please confirm with your graduate that a ticket has been reserved for you. For those who are unable to attend in person, we will livestream the commencement ceremony so you can join us virtually.

Missed the Ceremony? Watch the Recording and Read the Recap
View the 2026 Commencement Program

About Herbst Theatre

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The Herbst Theatre is a cornerstone of San Francisco performing arts, with more than 200 shows presented on its stage every year.

Adorned by a series of stunning Frank Brangwyn murals originally painted for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Herbst is also distinguished as the site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945.

Housed in the Veterans Building, which echoes the Beaux-Arts design of the War Memorial Opera House, the 892-seat auditorium is the venue for many Bay Area cultural and community organizations.

Transportation

Parking

• Performing Arts Garage
  Entrance at 360 Grove (between Franklin and Gough)
• UC Hastings College of Law Garage
  Entrance on Larkin (between McAllister and Golden Gate)
• Civic Center Plaza Garage
  Entrance on McAllister (between Polk and Larkin)
• Opera Plaza Parking Garage
  Entrance on Golden Gate (between Van Ness and Franklin)

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Public Transit

BART: Civic Center station
Muni: Civic Center or Van Ness stops
Bus: 5, 49

Get more details with BART's Trip Planner.

Rideshare

Rideshare services generally pick up and drop off at the corner of McAllister and Van Ness.

Health and Safety Considerations

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Be considerate of others who may be wearing masks or keeping a safe distance out of comfort or to protect themselves.

We strive to ensure the comfort and safety of our graduates, faculty, staff, and guests by encouraging a smoke-free and a scent- and fragrance-free environment.

Please help us to accommodate our community members who are sensitive to fragrances and other scented products.

Contact Us

Questions? Email commencement@ciis.edu.

Allow two business days for a response.