Commencement 2026

Schedule

Breakfast a la carte
7- 9 a.m.
Market Place, C. Charles Jackson Campus Center

Book Mark Open
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
C. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Lower Level

Honors and Awards Ceremony 
9 - 10 a.m.
Lund Center Arena
A program recognizing seniors receiving national and college-wide awards.
Special invitation has been sent to students and their families.

Baccalaureate Worship Service
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Christ Chapel
A baccalaureate worship service including music, readings, prayers, and a blessing for the graduates. People of all faiths are welcome. Tickets are not needed.

Commencement Buffet
10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Evelyn Young Dining Room
Advance ticket purchase required. Limited tickets are available at the door.

Senior Studio Art and Art History Majors Exhibition, Closing Reception
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hillstrom Museum of Art, Jackson Campus Center

Doors open for seating in Lund Arena (hockey)
1 p.m.

Graduates line up in Lund Center Forum (basketball)
1 p.m.

Commencement Ceremony
2 p.m.
Starting with procession of the graduates
Lund Center Arena
Ticket required for guests in Lund Arena. 
Unlimited overflow seating available in Lund Forum with broadcast of the ceremony.

Watch the livestream.

Formal Department Receptions 
4 p.m. 
Following Commencement exercises, all in attendance are invited to a complimentary reception. Look for signs with directions to the appropriate divisional areas on the mall. No reservations are necessary and there is no cost to attend. No ticket needed.