Class of 1962: What Year Were They Born?
Students in the Class of 1962 graduated in Spring 1962, 64 years ago. They were born in 1944 and are turning 82 in 2026.
Age in 2026
82
years old (turning)
Started High School
1958
Fall semester
College Grad
1966
4-year degree
Class of 1962 Reunions
1972
10-Year Reunion
54 years ago
1987
25-Year Reunion
39 years ago
2012
50-Year Reunion
14 years ago
Academic Journey for the Class of 1962
Generation: Silent Generation
Silent Generation
1928–1945
Notable People in the Class of 1962
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1962 based on their birth year.
George Lucas
Creator of Star Wars
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
Diana Ross
Lead Singer of the Supremes
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
Danny DeVito
Beloved Actor & Filmmaker
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
International Equivalent of Class of 1962
Born in 1944 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1962
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1962
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1962
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1962
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1962
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.