Commencement 2026
#ForeverDragons

College and School Ceremonies

Each college and school will celebrate its bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates with a special ceremony.

Graduates participating in Commencement ceremonies need to purchase regalia (cap and gown) online. Regalia pricing and deadlines will be available in February.

Tickets

Each Commencement event requires a ticket, review details on where and how to receive your tickets.

Venue and Travel Information

Learn more about hotels, transportation, accessibility accommodations, and where to report for Commencement ceremonies and events.

Schedule of Ceremonies

Thursday May 21 2026 2:00 PM Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Academy of Music
Wednesday Jun 10 2026 10:00 AM College of Computing & Informatics 
Highmark Mann Center
Wednesday Jun 10 2026 12:30 PM School of Education
Academy of Music
Wednesday Jun 10 2026 2:00 PM College of Nursing and Health Professions
Highmark Mann Center
Wednesday Jun 10 2026 2:00 PM Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
Mandell Theater, Creese Student Center 
Wednesday Jun 10 2026 5:00 PM Goodwin College of Professional Studies
Mandell Theater, Creese Student Center 
Thursday Jun 11 2026 8:30 AM Bennett S. LeBow College of Business and School of Economics
Highmark Mann Center 
Thursday Jun 11 2026 8:30 AM Pennoni Honors College: Custom-Designed Major
Mandell Theater, Creese Student Center 
Thursday Jun 11 2026 8:30 AM Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health
Academy of Music
Thursday Jun 11 2026 12:30 PM College of Arts and Sciences
Highmark Mann Center 
Thursday Jun 11 2026 12:30 PM School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Academy of Music
Friday Jun 12 2026 8:30 AM College of Engineering
Highmark Mann Center 
Friday Jun 12 2026 12:30 PM Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Highmark Mann Center