Commencement is the pinnacle of academic success — representing years of hard work, dedication, and commitment.
The University will celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates with a Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2026, on the Campus Mall.
The Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on KUOZ’s YouTube Channel so that family and friends who cannot attend will be able to view the ceremony. This link will be shared via university social media once it becomes available the morning of the ceremony.
Important Dates for Spring 2026 Commencement:
| February 5, 2026 | Starting date to order caps, gowns, and stoles. Order link will be emailed to graduating seniors. |
| February 27, 2026 | Deadline to order caps and gowns online |
| March 31, 2026 | Deadline to order senior bricks (Email Pat Cogan). Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on March 31. |
| April 23, 2026 | Caps, gowns, and stoles may be picked up starting this date at the Bookstore |
| May 8, 2026 | Deadline to RSVP for Senior Dinner and Brick Ceremony by 5 p.m. (Email Pat Cogan) |
| May 14, 2026 | 4 p.m. — Graduation rehearsal in Mabee Gymnasium (Graduates are strongly encouraged to attend.) 6 p.m. — Cocktail Hour at Rogers Conference Center (Graduates, Faculty, and Staff only) 7 p.m. — Senior Dinner at Rogers Conference Center (Graduates, Faculty, and Staff only) |
| May 15, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. — Baccalaureate in the Munger-Wilson Chapel (Graduates, Family and Friends) 5:30 p.m. — Brick Ceremony beginning in the RCC (Graduates, Family and Friends) Deadline to fill out First Destination Survey with Career Services |
| May 16, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. — Commencement Ceremony at on the Campus Mall |
Upcoming Commencement Dates:
Spring 2026 – May 16, 2026
Fall 2026 – December 19, 2026
Spring 2027 – May 15, 2027
Fall 2027 – December 18, 2027
Spring 2028 – May 13, 2028
Fall 2028 – December 16, 2028
Spring 2029 – May 12, 2029