Commencement

Stevens Institute of Technology is excited to share important information about the 154th Commencement exercises.

Save the Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Location: PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey

Venue: The PNC Bank Arts Center, a beautiful outdoor performance space, was identified as the venue that best matched our community’s needs after thorough discussions with students, parents, staff, and faculty. It offers ample seating and parking to accommodate everyone.

Commencement Speaker: Adam Savage, host of MythBusters, founder of Tested and celebrated maker, will deliver the address at the undergraduate ceremony.

Accessibility: Stevens strives to host inclusive, accessible Commencement ceremonies that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully in the experience. Please note that the distance from the parking lot to the seats in the venue is around 250-300 feet and does include going up and down a steep hill, so we urge guests with limited stamina or reduced mobility to bring a wheelchair or mobility device to the venue.

To request an accessibility accommodation or inquire about accessibility at Commencement, please email [email protected] at least 2 weeks before the event.

Accessibility accommodations already in place include:

• A wheelchair ramp is available to access all stages for event participants.

• Accessible parking is available in front of the venue.

• Accessible entrances and seating are offered at the venue.

Stay Updated: Further announcements will be made directly to the Class of 2026. For the latest information, please check this website regularly, which will be your go-to resource.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201.216.5699

Commencement 2026 Schedule

Monday, May 18
12 p.m. - Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony, DeBaun Auditorium (exclusive to Ph.D. graduates and their guests) | Livestream Link | Program Book
6 p.m. - Graduate Awards Ceremony, DeBaun Auditorium (invitation only) | Livestream Link | Program Book

Tuesday, May 19
1 p.m. - Senior Awards Ceremony, DeBaun Auditorium (invitation only) | Livestream Link | Program Book
4 p.m. - Order of the Engineer, DeBaun Auditorium (invitation only) | Livestream Link
7 to 10 p.m. - Gradfest, an all-university graduation celebration, campus lawns (for graduates and their families)

Wednesday, May 20
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Processional begins at 9 a.m. (plan to arrive at 7:30 a.m.)
PNC Bank Arts Center | Livestream Link

Graduate Commencement Ceremony Processional begins at 3 p.m. (plan to arrive at 1:30 p.m.)
PNC Bank Arts Center | Livestream Link

Commencement Program Book