Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate students holding diploma covers

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 16, 2026, Park Center Alumni Arena

Ceremony A: 9:30 a.m.
Ceremony B: 2:30 p.m.
Ceremony C: 7 p.m.

2026 Ceremony Assignments

Student ceremony assignments are based on the department of their primary major. Students may refer to the Student Information Summary available in the "Student" tab of myRedDragon to determine their primary and secondary major departments.

The assignment of departments to a particular ceremony will rotate each year. Ceremony assignments for departments also may vary depending on fluctuations in departmental enrollment. Ceremony assignments will be published by January 2026.

Ceremony A, 9:30 a.m.

Africana Studies
Art and Art History
Childhood/Early Childhood Education
Communication and Media Studies
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Foundations and Social Advocacy
Integrated Studies
International Studies
Mathematics
Psychology

Ceremony B, 2:30 p.m.

Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Economics
English
Health
History
Modern Languages
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology/Anthropology
Sport Management
Selected Studies

Ceremony C, 7 p.m.

Geography
Geology
Kinesiology
Physical Education
Physics
Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies

Note: Ceremony assignments may be subject to change.

Rehearsal

Students should attend rehearsal Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena. Instructions for the day of the ceremony, including line-up procedures, will be provided. All candidates for graduation are encouraged to attend. Rehearsal will last approximately 30 minutes.