Spring 2026 Commencement Schedule

Trinity will celebrate the May 2026 graduates at two ceremonies on the Front Lawn.  This site will be updated as we near the event.  Please be aware of the deadlines to apply for graduation:

Spring – February 1
Summer – July 1
Fall – October 1

Step 1: Apply for graduation. Complete the Application for Graduation on-line at Trinity’s website

Schedule of Events:

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

TBD
Green Class of 2026 Graduation Fair
TBD

Monday April 20, 2026, through Wednesday May 13, 2026
Regalia Sales and Pickup for May Graduates, Main Hall

Wednesday April 22, 2026
Student Award Recognition Ceremony
2:00pm @ O’Connor Auditorium

Questions about May Commencement?

Call the Dean of Students Office at 202-884-9611 or email commencement@trinitydc.edu.