Commencement 2026

The Class of 2026's graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17, at 10 a.m. on the college campus.

Stonehill College is pleased to announce its 75th Commencement, marking the Class of 2026's achievements.

The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. Commencement exercises will take place on Sunday, May 17, at 10 a.m.

Commencement 2026 can be livestreamed here.

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 15, 2026

Members of the Class of 2026 are invited to the annual Senior Send-Off scheduled for Friday, May 15. This event will kick off with a cookout at the RFK Picnic Grove behind May Hall. After dinner, the Senior Slideshow will be presented in the McCarthy Auditorium, after which all graduating seniors will receive a gift bag as part of the Kiss-A-Senior Goodbye Program.

This program is sponsored by the College’s Alumni Council and is FREE to all members of the Class of 2026.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

This event is crucial to the success of Sunday’s exercises.

Graduates should meet behind Donahue Hall no later 11:30 a.m.

Following a procession to the Quad, President Denning will address the graduates. Students will then participate in a brief walkthrough of the ceremony.

Graduates and families of all faiths are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass at the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex. Graduates do not march in a procession, and no academic robes are worn for the occasion.

Celebrate the students and families of the Class of 2026 with entertainment, food trucks and memorable experiences!

Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

All graduates report to their respective areas no later than 9 a.m. Faculty and staff will organize the graduates in alphabetical order by degree for the Commencement procession.

Skyhawk Shop Commencement Weekend Hours

The Skyhawk Shop is located in May Hall. Please take note of their special hours of operation:

Friday, May 15: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: Noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Graduates who still need regalia will be able to pick up any remaining items at the Skyhawk Shop on Saturday, May 16, during business hours.

Yearbook Orders

There’s still time to order the Class of 2026 yearbook! We’re excited to offer a keepsake full of special memories, school events and moments that students will look back on for years to come. The yearbook is now on sale for $100—don’t miss your chance to own this special piece of Stonehill history! Place your order here.