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CALS Commencement

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Spring 2026 CALS Commencement will be on Thursday, May 14 in Lane Stadium, from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. 


Preparing for Spring Commencement? Download our prep guide for important details, including…

  • What students need to do before commencement
  • Day-of details
    • When to arrive and where to go
    • What to bring
    • ADA Accommodations & more!

The University of Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15 in Lane Stadium at 8:30 A.M. The event will be live streamed and available online.

  • Spring commencement ceremonies will be May 9-16, 2026. Please note ceremony dates, times, and locations may be different from previous years.
    • All master’s degree graduates will be recognized at individual college ceremonies. The Graduate School Ceremony will only recognize Ph.D. candidates and interdisciplinary graduate education programs.