Commencement
Honors Convocation will be held in St. Joseph Chapel on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2PM.
Red, White, Cupola (Commencement Practice) will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Baccalaureate Mass will be held in St. Joseph Chapel on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30PM.
The President’s Family Reception will immediately follow Mass on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Announcement: Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9am on the Avenue of the Oaks.
November 1st is the priority deadline to be included in the program. Graduates need to complete the intent to graduate form.
Please dress for potentially damp weather / light rain. Overflow and inside seating will be available in the Barter Student Center, where Commencement will stream live. Graduates must report to the second floor of Byrne Memorial Hall by 8:00 a.m. to line up for the graduate procession. Cap and Gown are required in order to participate in commencement.
No tickets are required.
If you are taking the Dauphin St. entrance, please be advised that McGregor Ave will be closed between Dauphin St. and Airport Blvd.
All of your questions about attire, parking, and accommodations are answered on our Commencement FAQ page