Graduation and Commencement

The Grad Walk

The Grad Walk 2025
Tentatively – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time slots 10am-12pm
Yellowjacket Union Great Room
(Open to Fall 2025 grads) 

Registration Opens November 2025 – invites sent to students via campus e-mail

Spring Commencement 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2:00pm

Wessman Arena
(Open to Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 grads)

RSVPs and Ticket Claim Opens January 2026 – invites sent to students via campus e-mail

A live video feed will be available here the day of the ceremony.


What Is The Grad Walk?

The Grad Walk takes place in December.  The event will focus on allowing fall graduates who are unable to attend the spring ceremony, an experience similar to that of a traditional ceremony.  Students will wear their regalia, walk across the stage, have their name read, and the Chancellor will hand them their diploma tube and pose for a picture with them.  Master’s students will have the opportunity to be hooded as well. 

NOTE: This is NOT a full ceremony, it is a photo opportunity event.  Students/guests will not be seated, they will move through the photo line then depart the area once the student has walked the stage.

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