Schedules and Locations

Graduate Commencement

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Graduate Commencement Exercises will begin at 4 p.m. in Draddy Gymnasium. Faculty who instruct graduate courses are required to attend. Other faculty members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Faculty will be asked to assemble in the auxiliary gymnasium of Alumni Hall at 3:30 p.m. to form an academic procession. Tickets are not required for faculty members. After all the ceremonies, the faculty are invited to a reception on the Quadrangle for students and their guests.

Spring Honors Convocation

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Spring Honors Convocation will begin at 11 a.m. in Draddy Gymnasium and is an invitation-only event celebrating students' academic achievements. Tickets are not required for faculty members. Academic attire is not required for this event.

Baccalaureate Mass

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and his Brothers, Squeri Hall, for all graduates of the University. Faculty attending the liturgy will meet and form the procession at 9:30 a.m. in the auxiliary gymnasium of Alumni Hall. Tickets are not required for faculty members.

Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Commencement Exercises will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Draddy Gymnasium. Faculty will be asked to assemble in the auxiliary gymnasium of Alumni Hall at 1 p.m. to form the academic procession. Tickets are not required for faculty members.

Faculty Attire

Faculty members needing to order a cap and gown for rental should order regalia at facultydirect.herffjones.com .

We are now taking orders for the ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026. The deadline to order is April 5, 2026.

It is suggested that faculty members vest at their respective offices. There will be no security provided for personal belongings in the auxiliary gymnasium of Alumni Hall.