Save the Date!
Graduate Commencement – May 14, 2026 @5pm
Undergraduate Commencement – May 15, 2026 @ 10am
FAQs
Where will the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony be held?
Haber Green (weather permitting)
What time will the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony begin?
Friday’s ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Guests must be in their seats by 9:50 a.m.
Do I need a ticket to attend the ceremony?
Your graduate will be given a link to secure tickets. Tickets are ONLY needed if we are forced indoors due to weather.
What do I do if I want to attend the ceremony but don’t have a ticket?
If we are moved indoors, those not having a ticket will be led to seating in viewing areas.
How many tickets does each graduate receive?
Dependant on the class size graduates will receive anywhere from 3-4 tickets each. Tickets are ONLY needed if we are forced indoors.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Graduate Ceremony: 5 p.m.
Ceremony will be held on Haber Green.
Honorary degree recipient/speaker: To be announced soon!
Friday, May 15, 2026
Baccalaureate Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Ceremony will be held on Haber Green
Honorary degree recipient/speaker: To be announced soon!
Leading up to Commencement!
Your Diploma
Diplomas are available to each graduate after the Commencement ceremonies for all colleges and schools. Official Arcadia frames can be found in the Campus Store. For questions or concerns regarding diplomas, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Your Cap Design
Each year, graduates are encouraged to let their creative selves shine—be it silly, sweet, or sentimental. Submit a photo of your cap by May 23, using this Google Form. Prizes include a $100 gift card for 1st place and $50 each for 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be announced on May 30.
Your Paver
The paver program offers the opportunity for seniors and alumni to have a brick on the Alumni Walk of Pride engraved with their name and graduation year. Seniors who make their own gift as a part of the paver program will be counted as having made a Senior Class Gift. You can learn and participate in the program here. Any questions, contact Margo Maas, Associate Director of Young Alumni & Student Engagement at maasm@arcadia.edu
Order your regalia here by March 25, 2025. All orders will be shipped to school unless “ship to home” is chosen (additional fee for home shipments will apply.) If you traveled abroad and plan on wearing an international sash, please complete this form by March 14, 2025.
Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
Your time, talent, and energy is greatly appreciated as we offer our graduates a memorable and celebratory Commencement—alongside those who have meant so much to them. Faculty recognitions—including the Lloyd M. Abernethy Outstanding Service and Professor of the Year awards—are also announced at Commencement.
Contact commencement@arcadia.edu if you are interested in attending a ceremony or:
Need Regalia
Faculty and staff should plan to wear their regalia if they want to participate in the procession. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before each ceremony. There will be clear signs to gather in front of the Commons. Dress comfortably if you plan to remain for the ceremony.
Want to Volunteer
Volunteers are integral to a successful Commencement experience. You’ll receive your role and arrival time by email.
Have Honor Guard Questions
After each ceremony, graduates will recess from the ceremony and walk through the honor guard. The honor guard is a time-honored tradition where supporters join to cheer on the graduates.
