Commencement 2026 Weekend Overview

The 2026 schedule will be added once finalized.  The schedule is similar from year to year so families may utilize the 2025 schedule as a general guideline.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The College Bookstore will be open: Website | Instagram

10:30 a.m.
Commencement Rehearsal, Carnegie Lawn – rain location will be Murray Athletic Center

2:00 p.m. 
Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Gibson Theatre

8:30 p.m.
Assemble for Candlelight Ceremony, adjacent east end of Cowles Hall. Rain location is the Speidel Gymnasium in Emerson Hall

9:00 p.m.
Candlelight Ceremony, Cowles Hall Lawn

Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The College Bookstore will be open: Website | Instagram

10:30 a.m.
Assemble for Commencement west side of campus

11:00 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony, Carnegie Lawn – rain location will be Murray Athletic Center

Reception Immediately following Commencement at the Campus Center

The College Store in McGraw opens following Commencement

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All College residences will close for the 2025-2026 academic year.

End-of-year move-out for graduating seniors will take place from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Information Desk in the Campus Center.

Seniors have two check-out options: 

1.  Walkthrough Check-Out

  • You may request a room walkthrough during move-out hours
  • RAs and CCs will be available to conduct walkthroughs on request
  • Note: A completed walkthrough is the only way to appeal any damage and lost key charges

2. Express Check-Out

  • Drop your room key in the designated drop box in the Campus Center before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17
  • Be sure to:
    • Place your key in an envelope
    • Clearly write your name and room number on the envelope
    • Sign the express check-out form located next to the drop box

Please note: These move-out times apply only to graduating seniors.

 

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