Commencement for the Class of 2026
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Little Giant Stadium (rain alternate: Chadwick Court)
SENIOR PREPARATIONS
Tuesday, April 8
11:10 a.m.: Briefing
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
All graduating seniors are required to attend a briefing about Commencement and senior check-out.
亚洲通dnesday, April 9 through 亚洲通dnesday, May 14
Senior Check-Out
Each senior must complete his online check-out no later than 亚洲通dnesday, May 14 at 12 p.m.
Check-out information may be found here: /seniorcard
Students need to be aware of the policy regarding fulfillment of senior requirements. Candidates for the degree who fail to complete all of these requirements in a timely fashion will not be allowed to participate in Commencement, nor will their transcripts be released.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 15
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors will display their work.
Friday, May 16
8:30 a.m.: Deans’ Senior Breakfast
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Graduating seniors and faculty are invited to breakfast with Deans Todd McDorman and Greg Redding ’88. The starting time will be strictly observed. Dress for the breakfast is collared shirt and slacks.
9:30 a.m.: Commencement Rehearsal
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
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