Commencement 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.

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.

The Baccalaureate Mass will be held in the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex.

This liturgy is open to graduates and families of all faiths.

Celebrate the students and families of the Class of 2026 with entertainment, food trucks and memorable experiences! A full list of dining options and activities will be made available soon.

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.