Commencement @AUSB
2025 Antioch University Santa Barbara Commencement
Commencement at Antioch University is more than a celebration of achievement—it marks a powerful moment of transformation. It’s a time to honor the hard work, perseverance, and growth of our graduates as they step into the world, ready to lead with purpose.
For Antiochians, Commencement represents the culmination of a journey rooted in justice, equity, and community. It is a call to action, a commitment to continue the work of positive change, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the world, embodying our mission to "Win One for Humanity."
Antioch University's Santa Barbara Campus traditionally holds commencement activities for all academic programs every year. Please note that Commencement and Graduation are separate events.
Commencement Details
Antioch University's Santa Barbara campus will celebrate Commencement on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Time: 2 PM
Location: Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
This event will be live-streamed, and a link will be posted on this page.
Participating In Commencement
To walk in the Commencement Ceremony, students must have recently graduated, be on track to graduate during the current academic year or be granted special permission to walk early. Eligible students will receive an invitation to register to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. A formal invite with further details and instructions will be sent directly to the eligible student’s Antioch email address.
MACP: All students graduating by Spring 2025, as well as the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Cohorts are eligible to walk in the 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Students can also choose to walk once they are completely done with their program.
BA: All students who will have completed their degree from Fall 2024 through Fall 2025 are eligible to walk in the 2025 commencement ceremony.
PsyD: Please contact Stephanie Holland, Senior Administrative Director, at sholland@antioch.edu to confirm eligibility prior to applying for commencement.
Contact
If you have any additional questions about Commencement, please get in touch with your Program Coordinators:
- BA: Susan Gentile – sgentile2@antioch.edu
- MAP/MACP: Lindsay Lewis, llewis5@antioch.edu
- PsyD: Stephanie Holland – sholland@antioch.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Commencement is a ceremonial event where graduates, along with students expected to graduate soon, are recognized and celebrated by peers, faculty, and guests.
Graduation is the official act of conferring a degree earned by a student when all degree requirements have been met.
Participation in commencement activities is optional. In order to walk in the Commencement Ceremony, students need to have recently graduated, be on track to graduate during the current academic year, and/or be granted special permission to walk early.
Antioch University's Santa Barbara campus will celebrate Commencement on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Time: 2 PM
Location: Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
This event will be live-streamed, and a link will be posted on this page.
To walk in the Commencement Ceremony, students must have recently graduated, be on track to graduate during the current academic year or be granted special permission to walk early. Eligible students will receive an invitation to register to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. A formal invite with further details and instructions will be sent directly to the eligible student’s Antioch email address.
MACP: All students graduating by Spring 2025, as well as the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Cohorts are eligible to walk in the 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Students can also choose to walk once they are completely done with their program.
BA: All students who will have completed their degree from Fall 2024 through Fall 2025 are eligible to walk in the 2025 commencement ceremony.
PsyD: Please contact Stephanie Holland, Senior Administrative Director, at sholland@antioch.edu to confirm eligibility prior to applying for commencement.
Email commencement.ausb@antioch.edu
If you have any additional questions about Commencement, please get in touch with your Program Coordinators:
- PsyD: Stephanie Holland – sholland@antioch.edu
- BA: Susan Gentile – sgentile2@antioch.edu
- MAP/MACP: Lindsay Lewis, llewis5@antioch.edu
Graduating students attend Commencement for many personal reasons. Some want to participate in the formal conclusion of their academic studies with fellow students and faculty. Others want to share the recognition and celebration of their academic achievement with family and friends.
Many students look forward to wearing the regalia (cap and gown) that signify their degree and a photograph of a graduate in their regalia can become a treasured memory or professional tool.
Whatever the reason, Antioch graduates who attend the Commencement Ceremony recall the event as a meaningful and enjoyable culmination of their Antioch experience
No. All graduates will be given the opportunity to use the name of their choosing (within reason) to be read and shown during commencement. For the ceremony program, which will list all eligible graduates, registered names will be used.
Students wishing to change their official registered name with the university can do so by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Regalia is required to participate in commencement. Graduates are encouraged to order their regalia early.
Regalia can be purchased at Antioch University's Jostens’ Regalia Site: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1012570/Antioch-University/.
Absolutely, please do!