The graduate school holds one commencement ceremony annually in May. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. 

Students who have completed all of their degree requirements, or will complete all requirements by the end of the summer semester, are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students must submit a graduation application in WebAdvisor before the application deadline:

• December Degree
  Candidates must apply by the first day of their final fall term.
• May Degree
  Candidates must apply by the first day of their final spring term.
• July or August Degree
  Candidates must apply by the first day of their final summer term.