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Commencement

Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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 | Ceremony Recording

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

Commencement Program Book

154th Commencement Ceremonies

Celebrations

A young man in graduation regalia embraces his mother at commencement.

Commencement Ceremonies

There will be two ceremonies on the big day — a morning ceremony for all undergraduate candidates and an afternoon ceremony for all graduate candidates. Names of candidates from Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 will be announced at the appropriate ceremony.

A Ph.D. graduate is hooded by her advisor at commencement.

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony

For our Ph.D. graduates, a special hooding ceremony will occur on Monday, May 18, 2026, on the Stevens campus. Ph.D. graduates are also welcome to participate in the Graduate Ceremony on May 20, 2026.

Gradfest

Gradfest

All are invited to this traditional celebration honoring the Class of 2026 and their families on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, on the Stevens campus.

An image of a graduate award presenter and recipient at the 2026 graduate awards ceremony.

Graduate Awards Ceremony

The Graduate Awards Ceremony celebrates the exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions of graduate students. The event brings together faculty, staff, and peers to recognize excellence in academics, research, service, and community impact.

Image of award presenters and recipients at the Senior Awards Ceremony 2026

Senior Awards Ceremony

Some graduating students will receive an invitation to the Senior Awards Ceremony. Awardees will receive a small number of guest tickets for the Senior Awards Ceremony.

2026 Ceremony Programs

View and download the 2026 Ceremony Programs.