May 2026 Commencement
May 2026 Commencement will take place in two separate ceremonies on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm (BGS, EDU, SPS), and Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am (ECA, CAS and NHP), for those students who complete their degrees in May 2026. Detailed instructions will be sent Mid-April to all students who have applied for May Graduation and/or are completing (or have completed) requirements for graduation.
May Commencement will be held on the Front Lawn, adjacent to Main Hall, and facing the Library. May Commencement includes academic regalia and a formal ceremony. Graduates are welcome to invite their families and friends. There are no tickets for the outdoor ceremony, but we do ask that invite 20 or fewer guests. The Ceremony will be held Rain or Shine, so please be prepared.
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Schedule of Graduation Ceremonies
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm
The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPS, BGS) and School of Education (EDU) Commencement
All Professional and Graduate Studies Graduates from the School of Professional Studies, Business and Graduate Studies, and the School of Education, Library Front Lawn, 5:00 PM. Graduates check in at 3:00 pm.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 am
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); The School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP) and The Early College Academy (ECA) Commencement
All College Arts and Sciences; All School of Nursing and Health Professions and All Early College Academy Graduates, Library Front Lawn, 11:00 AM. Graduates check in at 9:00 am.
Other Graduation Events
Saturday March 28, 2026
Student Government Council: 50 Nights until Graduation Ball
8:00pm – 11:00pm, Social Hall, Main Hall 1st Floor
Monday April 20, 2026
May 2026 Graduation RSVP form opens
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Student Award Recognition Event Ceremony
2:00pm, O’Connor Auditorium
Monday April 27, 2026, through Wednesday May 13, 2026
Regalia Sales and Pickup for May Graduates, Main Hall
Wednesday April 29, 2026
The Next Chapter: Trinity Senior Send Off
4:00pm – 6:00pm, Social Hall, 1st Floor Main Hall
Monday May 11, 2026
Student Government Council: Senior Cap Decorating
1:00pm – 4:00pm, Payden Academic Center 101
Thursday May 14, 2026
Baccalaureate Interfaith Service
4:00 pm, Notre Dame Chapel
Questions about May Commencement?
See the May 2026 Dean’s Letter, and Graduation Checklist for more information!
Call the Dean of Students Office at 202-884-9611 or email commencement@trinitydc.edu.
