Commencement
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 at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center. Tickets are required. Graduates, please see your email for further information.
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 Outlaw by 8:00 a.m. to line up for the graduate procession. Cap and Gown are required in order to participate in commencement.
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Commencement:
- You may be able to have more than five tickets. We will ask everyone how many tickets they need, and unused tickets will go into a pool available for other students. We will do our best!
- Yes, you may have another graduate pick up your tickets on your behalf. Please be clear on how many tickets you need (1 to 5).
- If you are not able to come to campus today, please fill out this Will Call form for 1 to 5 tickets.
- All guests over the age of three will need tickets. Graduates do not need tickets for themselves.
All of your questions about attire, parking, and accommodations are answered on our Commencement FAQ page