2026 Graduate School Commencement Week
2026 Graduate School Commencement Week
Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 9, 2026
Class of 2026, get ready to celebrate Commencement Week with the Graduate School, May 4-9, 2026. During this week of celebrations, we will recognize the accomplishments of the Graduate School's summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduates.
We are so excited to see you achieve this important milestone and look forward to celebrating with you, and your families, during Graduate School's Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (EDT) at Cramton Auditorium (please note this date is tentative). The University-wide Main Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Commencement Week Schedule
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Graduate School Ceremony Rehearsal for students and key graduation staff. All prospective graduates are required to attend. | Cramton Auditorium |
Graduate School Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 7 (Tentative Date)
Schedule for Doctoral Candidates
| Date & Time (Tentative) | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 7 12:00pm |
Ph.D. Student Check- In and Name card Distribution | Biology Auditorium |
| May 7 12:45pm |
Ph.D. Candidates Photoshoot | The Valley |
| May 7 1:15pm |
Ph.D. Lineup and Ceremonial Walk | Procession to Cramton |
| May 7 1:15pm - 1:40pm |
Guests Proceed to Cramton Auditorium (Tickets Required for Entry) | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 7 1:45pm |
The Procession Begins | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 7 2:00pm |
Graduate School Recognition Ceremony | Cramton Auditorium |
| TBD | Annual President’s Reception | TBD |
Thursday, May 7 (Tentative)
Schedule for Master’s and Certificate Candidates
| Date & Time (Tentative) | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 7 12:45pm | Master's and Certificate Candidates Photoshoot | Business School (across from Cramton) |
| May 7 1:15pm |
Master’s and Certificate Student Check- In, Name Card Distribution, and Lineup |
Cramton Auditorium |
| May 7 1:15pm - 1:40pm |
Guests Proceed to Cramton Auditorium (Tickets Required for Entry) | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 7 1:45pm |
The Procession Begins | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 7 2:00pm |
Graduate School Recognition Ceremony | Cramton Auditorium |
| TBD | Annual President’s Reception | TBD |
Commencement Prayer Breakfast
TBD
| Date & Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Commencement Prayer Breakfast | TBD |
Main Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 9
University Main Commencement
| Date & Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | All Graduate School degree candidates must report to Greene Stadium in full regalia for line up. | TBD |
| TBD | Guests arrive for seating. Additional guests may be seated in the general seating section (bleacher seating) or at a designated satellite location on a first-come, first-served basis. | Main Yard |
| TBD | The procession begins | Main Yard |
| TBD | Commencement closes | Main Yard |