Celebrating Graduates on May 16

Commencement Information
April 9, 2026

Commencement is one of the most meaningful milestones in a student’s journey. It’s a time to celebrate years of hard work, dedication, growth, and achievement alongside family, friends, classmates and faculty. 

Commencement is on Saturday, May 16:

  • 9:30 a.m.: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management undergraduate ceremony
  • 1:30 p.m.: College of Arts and Human Sciences undergraduate ceremony
  • 5 p.m.: Graduate Studies ceremony

Doors will open 45 minutes prior to each ceremony. Seating is first-come, first-served. All guests for the undergraduate ceremony will need a ticket to enter Johnson Fieldhouse. Children 3 and under do not need a ticket. A remote viewing area is available on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center.

The ceremonies will be live-streamed, and links can be found on the Commencement page. Please see the Commencement FAQ page for more information.


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