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Commencement

 

 

Class of 2026 Commencement Schedule

Ceremonies run approximately 2 – 2.5 hours in length.

Friday, May 8

M&T Bank Arena, York Hill Campus

  • 10 a.m. – Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement

  • 2 p.m. – School of Law Commencement

 

Saturday, May 9

Mount Carmel Campus Quad, Mount Carmel Campus (outdoors, rain or shine)

  • 10 a.m. – School of Education and School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 3 p.m. – College of Arts & Sciences and School of Communications Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

In the event of severe weather, ceremony will move indoors to the M&T Bank Arena on our York Hill Campus and follow the same schedule.

 

Sunday, May 10

Mount Carmel Campus Quad, Mount Carmel Campus (outdoors, rain or shine)

  • 9 a.m. – School of Business and School of Computing & Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 4 p.m. – School of Health Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

Severe weather schedule, M&T Bank Arena, York Hill Campus (indoors)
In the event of severe weather, ceremony will move indoors to the M&T Bank Arena on our York Hill Campus with the following schedule:

  • 9 a.m. – School of Business Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 1 p.m. – School of Computing & Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 4 p.m. – School of Health Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

 

Post-Ceremony Reception

We invite you to join us for a reception at the conclusion of your ceremony. The reception will offer light refreshments and an opportunity to meet up with your families and take photos. The faculty and platform parties also attend the post-ceremony reception. The reception is not mandatory.

Action Items for Graduates and Family Members

Please Note:
  • Eligibility: Students eligible to participate in Commencement will be sent communications about their ceremony through their Quinnipiac email (personal emails will not be used). If you have questions about your eligibility to participate in Commencement, or to confirm your eligibility, please contact your academic adviser.

  • Rain Policy: All Saturday and Sunday ceremonies will take place on the Mount Carmel Campus Quad outside rain or shine. Raincoats and ponchos are encouraged if rain is in the forecast, but umbrellas will not be permitted for graduates, and guests using umbrellas must stand at the back so that they do not block the view of other guests. In the case of severe weather, for the Saturday and Sunday ceremonies will move indoors to the M&T Bank Arena. See ticket information below. (Friday ceremonies are indoors in the M&T Bank Arena.)

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