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Graduate Information

We look forward to celebrating you during Commencement Week! All eligible graduates must register to attend Commencement Week ceremonies and order academic apparel. To be eligible for registration, you must apply to graduate.

School, College, and Institute Ceremonies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | 10:00 a.m.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL & INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES | 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

MARCELLA NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING | 9:00 a.m.

PARKINSON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH & SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | 1:00 p.m.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES| 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 10:00 a.m. (Undergraduate), 2:00 p.m. (Graduate)

Friday, May 8, 2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
A ceremony breakdown by major can be found here.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 10:00 a.m. (Undergraduate), 2:00 p.m. (Graduate)

Friday, May 8, 2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
A ceremony breakdown by major can be found here.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

SCHOOL OF LAW | 10:00 a.m.

STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

ARRUPE COLLEGE | 3:00 p.m.