Commencement

Beginning in Fall 2026, students will no longer be able to request to walk one semester early. Summer graduates will continue to be invited to participate in the following Fall Commencement (e.g. Summer 2026 graduates may participate in the Fall 2026 ceremony).

Late walks will be reserved for unforeseen hardship situations that prevent the graduate from attending the ceremony. Students with an extenuating circumstance that will prevent the graduate from attending may contact the Commencement Office. Examples of this include: 

• Personal or family emergencies such as a serious medical emergency or death of an immediate family member.
• International students with visa restrictions that prevent the student from attending.
• Student called into active military service