Commencement
Join the commencement class of 2025 as they celebrate the culmination of their achievements at CCA. We mark this occasion together at this year’s commencement ceremonies, thesis exhibitions, and capstone events.
We look forward to celebrating CCA’s 118th Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Sydney Goldstein Theater
275 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Witness the commencement class of 2025 cross the stage during two ceremonies:
- Master’s Degree Candidates’ Ceremony: 11 am
- Bachelor’s Degree Candidates’ Ceremony: 3 pm
Get ready to celebrate
Commencement is a celebration of YOU and all you have achieved here at CCA. We cannot wait to toast your achievements.
Come as your authentic self. Get creative with your commencement attire and embrace the unconventional and unexpected. Choose to wear something that expresses your identity, shows off your talents, or lets you sashay in style.
Note: Commencement is subject to change – we will keep eligible students updated should changes occur. Please watch your CCA email for the most recent updates.
Multicultural Commencement Celebration
CCA’s graduating students reflect the diverse world in which we live, work, and grow. The Multicultural Commencement Celebration on Tuesday, May 6, is an opportunity to acknowledge the valuable insights, ideas, and experiences these students contribute to classrooms and communities across campus.
Lavender Commencement Celebration
This annual celebration on Thursday, May 8, recognizes the excellence, achievements, and contributions of CCA’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Pansexual, Two-Spirited, and/or Asexual/Aromantic graduating students and their artistic achievements while recognizing their time at the college.
CCA celebrates the commencement class of 2025 with two in-person ceremonies, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students.
Connect with your student about their plans to participate and stay up to date with the latest information.
Social media spotlights
@cacollegeofarts
March 11, 2025
The new Printmedia studios are officially back on campus 🙌 Get lost in the world of letterpress printmaking, screenprinting, paper-making, and more.
🗓️ It’s Hamaguchi Print Week from March 12–20! Stop by for the studio opening party, visiting artist lectures, and the announcement of our 2025 Hamaguchi Scholarship winners. Follow @ccaprintmedia for updates.
Dec. 18, 2024
We're so proud to see two #CCAfaculty in the 2024 SECA Art Award Exhibition, which just opened this week at @sfmoma: Angela Hennessy (BFA Jewelry/Metal Arts 2001, MFA Textiles 2005) and Rose D'Amato. The exhibition features a gallery dedicated to each artist and new work made by the artists. And more good news: this exhibition is free to see – no ticket purchase required!
Dec. 9, 2024
Artistry in motion 🎬 That’s a wrap for our @ccaanimation juniors and seniors, who presented their work in a screening last week. Swipe → to watch a selection of short excerpts from the screening.
Credits:
1. Alec Tufenkjian
2. August Smith
3. Luisa Bel Cardoso Head
4. Eryn Wilson
5. Jessy Kim
6. Linette Santacruz
7. Megan White
8. Meghan Olsen
9. Paulina Cabrales
10. Kickout Studios
Dec. 5, 2024
POV: You’re a first year student at CCA. Sydney Miller (Illustration) shows us what a day in her life looks like living on campus, a day of classes, and going on a field trip.