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Spring Commencement 2026 - Saturday, May 16, 2026

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Spring Commencement

Undergraduate and Master's Degrees

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Burruss Hall

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

  • School of Communication

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

  • Department of English
  • Department of Religion and Culture
  • Department of Science, Technology, and Society
  • Department of Sociology
  • School of Public and International Affairs

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

  • Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
  • Department of Philosophy
  • David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Department of Political Science

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

  • Department of History
  • Department of Human Development and Family Science
  • School of Education

 

Order of Events

  • Processional
    • Please Stand
  • National Anthem
  • Opening Remarks
    • Laura Belmonte
      Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
  • Student Message
    •  
  • Reading of Names
    • Department/School Faculty and Leaders
  • Closing Remarks
    • Laura Belmonte, Dean
  • Turning of the Tassel
    •  
  • Recessional
    • Please Stand