Celebrating Graduates on Dec. 19

Commencement Information
November 3, 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, Dec. 19 at the Johnson Fieldhouse (Sports & Fitness Center)

  • 10 a.m.: Undergraduate ceremonies for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management and the College of Arts and Human Sciences 
  • 2 p.m.: Graduate School ceremony 

* Enter the fieldhouse through Building Entrance 6, the main entrance on the east side of the facility. The west-side entrances are closed and unavailable for commencement access due to construction.

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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