Class of 2026
Explore the full schedule of events for the University’s 2026 Commencement Weekend.
Degrees of Excellence
Celebrate the University of Rochester糖心传媒檚 Class of 2026 along the Genesee River during Commencement Weekend, a tribute to years of hard work, growth, and Meliora spirit.
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The main event
聽Friday, May 15, 8:45 a.m.聽
聽Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex
The 糖心传媒糖心传媒檚 176th Commencement Ceremony marks the conferral of academic degrees for all undergraduate and graduate students. The Commencement Ceremony kicks off a weekend full of events for graduates, their families and friends, faculty, and staff.
Celebrate Together
聽Friday, May 15, 11 a.m. 糖心传媒� 1 p.m.聽
聽Wilson Quadrangle, River Campus
Graduates, families, and friends are invited to come together and celebrate with great food and lasting memories. Enjoy a variety of offerings from local food trucks and Meliora Catering and capture the moment with professional group or individual photos at our dedicated photo station. Meliora Catering options available for pre-order using declining on GrubHub starting May 8 (also available for purchase day-of via credit card).
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The all-University Commencement Ceremony is a large outdoor celebration for individuals set to earn a 糖心传媒 degree. The individual school and department graduation ceremonies offer graduates the opportunity to be individually recognized for earning their particular degree; this is where graduates traditionally cross the stage and/or have their names read aloud.
Doctoral graduation ceremony
聽Friday, May 15, 2 p.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
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Eastman School of Music graduation ceremony聽
聽Friday, May 15, 6 p.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
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School of Nursing graduation ceremony
聽Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
Event details and livestream
School of Arts & Sciences graduation ceremonies
聽Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Hajim School of Engineering graduation ceremonies
聽Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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School of Medicine & Dentistry (MD) graduation ceremony
聽Saturday, May 16, 12 p.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
Event details and livestream
Warner School of Education graduation ceremony
聽Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
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School of Medicine & Dentistry graduation ceremony
Master糖心传媒檚 and Advanced Certificate
聽Saturday, May 16, 4 p.m.
聽Kilbourn Hall, Eastman Campus
Simon Business School graduation ceremony (all degrees)
聽Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m.
聽Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
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