Scenes of students on campus for graduation

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Sports Arena

To our new graduates: We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments. Now, we celebrate!

Our Commencement ceremony honors the Class of 2026, our 154th graduating class, and your transformation from hard-working student to proud alumni. Congratulations, Bengals!

Ceremonies

The Provost and deans will announce individual graduate names by academic school.​

  • School of Education and Applied Professions (9:00 a.m.)
  • School of Arts and Sciences including Individualized Studies (1:00 p.m.)
  • Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificates Ceremony (5:00 p.m.)

 

Bachelor's Class of 2026

Honoring

  • August 2025 Graduates
  • December 2025 Graduates
  • January 2026 Graduates
  • May 2026 Graduates
  • August 2026 Degree Candidates

     

Graduate Class of 2026

Honoring

  • December 2025 Graduates
  • January 2026 Graduates
  • May 2026 Graduates
  • August 2026 Degree candidates

Includes master's degrees, certificates of advanced study, and graduate certificates.

Students celebrating

Commencement Celebrations

Thursday, May 14 - Class of 2026 Senior Send Off
7:00-9:00 p.m., Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitor Center (between STAC and Campus Walk)

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