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Commencement

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Celebrate the Class of 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026

Undergraduate Ceremony 10 a.m.
Processional begins at 9:45 a.m
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Graduate Ceremony 2:30 p.m.
Processional begins at 2:15 p.m.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

REvisit Commencement 2025
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How can students, faculty and guests prepare for Commencement? What happens on the big day?
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Family and friends visit

Where can I stay? Where can I park near the DCU Center?

President Fithian confers an honorary degree to Akiko Iwasaki

Honorary degree recipients

Explore our history of honoring great contributions to society and the world.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Revisit the 2024 ceremonies.

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