Overview

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 16, 2026, Park Center Alumni Arena

• Ceremony A: 9:30 a.m.
  
• Ceremony B: 2:30 p.m.
• Ceremony C: 7 p.m.

Undergraduate Degree Application

Graduates must apply for their degree now through April 1.

Graduates must apply for their degree regardless of participation in the Commencement ceremony. Degree application is accomplished through myRedDragon.

Once at myRedDragon, do the following:

1. Enter your ID and password.
2. Select the "Student" tab.
3. Navigate to the "Registrar" block.
4. Scroll to "Degree and Conferral Information."
5. Select "Undergraduate Degree Application." 
6. At prompt for Commencement participation, indicate whether you plan to attend a ceremony.
7. If additional information is needed, please refer to the Degree conferral application process.

2026 Ceremony Assignments

Student ceremony assignments are based on the department of their primary major. Students may refer to the Student Information Summary available in the "Student" tab of myRedDragon to determine their primary and secondary major departments.

The assignment of departments to a particular ceremony will rotate each year. Ceremony assignments for departments also may vary depending on fluctuations in departmental enrollment.  Ceremony assignments will be published by January 2026.

Ceremony A, 9:30 a.m.

• Africana Studies Department
• Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department
• Communication and Media Studies Department
• Communication Disorders and Sciences Department
• Foundations and Social Advocacy Department
• Geography Department
• Geology Department
• Integrated Studies Department
• Mathematics Department
• Psychology Department

Ceremony B, 2:30 p.m.

• Biological Sciences Department
• Chemistry Department
• Economics Department
• English Department
• Health Department
• History Department
• Modern Languages Department
• Performing Arts Department
• Philosophy Department
• Political Science Department
• Selected Studies Department
• Sociology/Anthropology Department
• Sport Management Department

Ceremony C, 7 p.m.

• Art and Art History Department
• International Studies Department
• Kinesiology Department
• Physical Education Department
• Physics Department
• Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies Department

Note: Ceremony assignments may be subject to change.

Rehearsal

Students should attend rehearsal Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena. Instructions for the day of the ceremony, including line-up procedures, will be provided. All candidates for graduation are encouraged to attend. Rehearsal will last approximately 30 minutes.