Spring 2026 Commencement Schedule Confirmed!
All ceremonies hosted in the Atlantic Union Bank Center will be ticketed events.
Graduates will receive six tickets for their guests.
Doctoral and graduate students will participate with their respective colleges.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. College of Arts and Letters
(doors will open at 7:30 a.m.)
1:00 p.m. College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences, and Kinesiology Majors
(doors will open at 12:00 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Graduate Psychology, Dietetics, Health Services Administration,
Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work Majors
(doors will open at 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. College of Business
including the School of Strategic Leadership Studies
(doors will open at 7:30 a.m.)
1:00 p.m. College of Science and Mathematics and College of Visual and Performing Arts
(doors will open at 12:00 p.m.)
5:30 p.m. College of Integrated Science and Engineering
(doors will open at 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. College of Education, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies
(doors will open at 7:30 a.m.)
Additional Ceremonies
Ceremonies listed below are managed by the respective department. The department will communicate with the graduates regarding details of their event, such as ticketing, guest information, graduate instructions, and other information.
Honors College Medallion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026Nursing Convocation
Friday, May 15th, 2026Air Force ROTC Commissioning
details coming soonArmy ROTC Commissioning
details coming soonFuture Commencement Dates
- Winter Commencement 2025: December 13, 2025
- Spring Commencement 2026: May 14-16, 2026
- Winter Commencement 2026: Dec. 19, 2026
