Westcliff University Commencement
Graduation Information
Ceremony Info
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PDT)
Graduate Call Time: 11:00 AM
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
For additional questions, please contact commencement@westcliff.edu
Commencement 2026
We are eagerly anticipating Westcliff University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony, an amazing celebration of the remarkable achievements of our graduating students. We take great pride in our Warriors and are excited to witness their influence extend beyond the classroom, serving as role models and paving the way for future generations.
Ceremony Information
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Ceremony Time
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PDT)
Mandatory Graduate Check-in Time
11:00 AM PDT
General Event Info
Livestream Info
TBD
Items not allowed:
- No confetti
- NO blow horns
- No silly string
- No beach balls
- No party poppers
- No metal water bottles
- No electronics or recording devices
Student Info
Graduate Parking
Plaza Tower Parking Structure
$15 per vehicle
RSVP
Students will receive an invitation via email if eligible to graduate.
Graduates are given up to 2 tickets to share with guests.
- 2 tickets for guests (not including graduate)
- Additional tickets may be requested, but are not guaranteed.
Arrival Time
11:00 AM PDT (DO NOT BE LATE)
What to Wear
Professional/Business Casual Attire
Regalia
Deadline to order regalia is April 17, 2026 (Receipt must be uploaded to RSVP)
Deadline to Clear Student Accounts
April 17, 2026
Info for Guests
Arrival Time
1pm Doors Open
Guest Parking
Center Tower Parking Structure or Park Center Parking Structure
$15 per vehicle
Travel & Hotel Information
Please review Guidelines & FAQs
Resources / Assistance
Contact info for commencement-specific questions
commencement@westcliff.edu
Questions about clearing student accounts:
studentaccounts@westcliff.edu
Commencement Speaker: Maria Toyoda
Westcliff University is proud to welcome Maria Toyoda as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Commencement ceremony.
As President and CEO of the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the accrediting body that upholds Westcliff’s academic standards, Toyoda brings a perspective few speakers can offer. Her career has been dedicated to ensuring that a university degree delivers on its promise with rigor, relevance and real-world impact.
With nearly three decades of experience spanning academic leadership, global policy and institutional strategy, Toyoda has held roles at Stanford, Villanova and Western New England University and served as a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. She has spent her career ensuring that a university degree reflects the real demands of the world students are stepping into.
— Maria Toyoda, Keynote Speaker, Westcliff University 2026 Commencement
Student Speaker: Kaushik Tilve
Kaushik Tilve is a proud member of Westcliff University’s graduating Class of 2026, earning his Doctor of Business Administration this year after a journey that brought him from Mumbai, India to Salt Lake City, Utah. His experience as a Westcliff student shapes the perspective he brings to the commencement stage, offering the Class of 2026 a voice that understands firsthand what this milestone represents.
Professionally, Tilve leads global customer care operations, product engineering and cross-functional technology teams at Cricut, a creative technology company. His role draws on his background in electrical engineering from Clemson University and electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai. His doctoral research explored transformational leadership and its impact on employee engagement and motivation, reflecting a career built around helping teams and individuals reach their full potential.
— Kaushik Tilve, Student Speaker, Westcliff University 2026 Commencement
