Arts & Letters Diploma Ceremony
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Arts and Letters students and their families are invited to attend the College of Arts and Letters’ 2026 Diploma Ceremony on Sunday, May 17.
The conferral of degrees will take place during the University Commencement Ceremony exercises on Sunday morning, but students will receive their diploma covers during the College of Arts and Letters Diploma Ceremony.
For those unable to attend, a live stream will be available to watch.
For Graduates: Important Things to Know & Remember
Schedule
Arts and Letters Diploma Ceremony
May 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.
Joyce Center – Purcell Pavilion
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Pick up cards for the diploma ceremony at Gate 10 Purcell Pavilion
1:15 p.m.
All graduates must be in line with cards in hand
1:25 p.m.
Faculty line up in full academic regalia at Gate 8 of the Purcell Pavilion
1:30 p.m.
Faculty process into the Purcell Pavilion
1:35 p.m.
Graduates process to Purcell Pavilion
2:00 p.m.
Arts and Letters Diploma Ceremony begins
4:00 p.m.
Ceremony concludes
Please note this timeline is subject to change depending on the needs of the University Commencement Speaker