Commencement

Winter 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, December 19, 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, December 19, 2026, for students who will complete their degree requirements at the end of the Fall or Winter 2026 terms. 

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

Congratulations, Blue Devils! 

Ceremony Information

10:00 a.m. | Undergraduate Colleges
2:00 p.m. | Graduate Studies

TICKETS

10:00 a.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 November 19, 2026, and will close on December 17, 2026.

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. 

Undergraduate Ceremony - link provided one month prior to ceremony
Graduate Ceremony - link provided one month prior to ceremony