
Overview
Celebrate the class of 2026 at their Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 3, 2026 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Lund Center Arena.
Commencement Tickets
Each graduate will receive five (5) guest tickets for Lund Arena.
Unlimited overflow seating is available in Lund Forum (basketball). No ticket is needed for overflow seating.
The full schedule for the day below.
For more information about tickets, cap and gowns, parking, and the ceremony, see all Commencement details.
Commencement Day Schedule - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Breakfast a la carte
7- 9 a.m.
Market Place, C. Charles Jackson Campus Center
Book Mark Open
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
C. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Lower Level
Honors and Awards Ceremony
9 - 10 a.m.
Lund Center Arena
A program recognizing seniors receiving national and college-wide awards.
Special invitation has been sent to students and their families.
Information Desk Open for Ticket Distribution
9 a.m. - Noon
C. Charles Jackson Campus Center, Lower Level
Baccalaureate Worship Service
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Christ Chapel
A baccalaureate worship service including music, readings, prayers, and a blessing for the graduates. People of all faiths are welcome. Tickets are not needed.
No tickets needed
Commencement Buffet
10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Evelyn Young Dining Room
Advance ticket purchase required.(Limited tickets are available at the door.)
Senior Studio Art and Art History Majors Exhibition, Closing Reception
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hillstrom Museum of Art, Jackson Campus Center
Doors open for seating in Lund Arena (hockey)
12:30 p.m.
Graduates line up in Lund Center Forum (basketball)
1 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony
2 p.m.
Starting with procession of the graduates
Lund Center Arena
Ticket required for guests in Lund Arena.
Unlimited overflow seating available in Lund Forum with broadcast of the ceremony.
Formal Department Receptions
4 p.m.
Following Commencement exercises, all in attendance are invited to a complimentary reception in the Lund Center Forum (basketball). Look for signs with directions to the appropriate divisional areas on the mall. No reservations are necessary and there is no cost to attend.
Lund Forum
No ticket needed
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