Commencement

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Johnson Fieldhouse (Sports & Fitness Center)

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our graduating class of 2026. Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for students who will complete their degree requirements at the end of the Spring or Summer 2026 terms. 

Join us as we honor the hard work, dedication, and success of our graduates. 

Congratulations, Blue Devils! 

Ceremony Information

TICKETS

9:30 a.m. Ceremony and 1:30 p.m. Ceremony
Each student will receive five tickets. No additional tickets will be available through the Commencement Office. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. All guests will need a ticket to enter the Johnson Fieldhouse (Sports & Fitness Center), children 3 and under do not need a ticket. A remote viewing area is available in the Memorial Student Center on the 2nd floor (Fireside Cafe).

5:00 p.m. Ceremony
Tickets will not be required for the Graduate ceremony. Guest seating is first come, first seated. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony.

PARKING

Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House (Sports & Fitness Center). If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions. Accessible parking is available near the Sports & Fitness Center. Please be sure to have your permit visible.

ACCESSIBILITY

Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please complete the ADA request form. The request form will be available beginning April 16 and will close on May 14, 2025.

Captioning will be provided for all ceremonies to accommodate those who need it.

CEREMONY LENGTH

Undergraduate ceremonies typically run just under two hours from start to finish. 
Graduate ceremonies typically run just over an hour from start to finish.

LIVESTREAM

All ceremonies will be available via livestream. The live stream for each ceremony will begin automatically at the assigned start time. Click the livestream links below to connect and watch online. All ceremonies are recorded and can be replayed from the same livestream link. 

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management Ceremony - 9:30 a.m. Livestream (coming soon)
College of Arts and Human Sciences Ceremony - 1:30 p.m. Livestream (coming soon)
Graduate Ceremony - 5:00 p.m. Livestream (coming soon)