Commencement Forms

Class of 2026

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The Class of 2026 Commencement ceremonies recognize students completing their degrees in fall 2025, winter 2026, spring 2026 and summer 2026. Students graduating in another term will need to complete a Request to Participate Form. Requests to Participate are subject to approval. The Request to Participate form opens Monday, February 16, and closes Thursday, April 16.

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Thursday, April 16

Submit Request to Participate Form

Graduating students from the Class of 2025 are encouraged to apply to be a Student Speaker at their Commencement ceremony. The Student Speaker provides words of inspiration and encouragement to their fellow graduates at Commencement.

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, March 27

Submit Student Speaker Form

Get ready for Commencement by attending an in-person rehearsal at the Amphitheater. It will include a walkthrough of the Amphitheater, seating and an explanation of the student procession lineup. 

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Wednesday, May 20

Submit Commencement Rehearsal Form

Faculty are invited to attend Commencement and celebrate graduates! Complete this form to share your attendance.

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, March 27

Submit Faculty RSVP Form

Academic departments may nominate an outstanding class senior to receive the J. Burton Vasché Award.

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, March 27

Submit Nomination Form

We are searching for voice talent to live-announce graduate names at Commencement. Join us in making Commencement memorable for graduates!

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, May 1

Submit Live Name Announcer Form

We are searching for voice talent to live-announce graduate names at Commencement. Join us in making Commencement memorable for graduates!

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, May 1

Submit Live Interpreter Application Form

Volunteers are needed! Partake in various roles before, during and after the Commencement ceremonies.We are searching for voice talent to live-announce graduate names at Commencement. Join us in making Commencement memorable for graduates!

Form Open: Monday, Feb. 16

Form Close: Friday, May 1

Submit Commencement Event Support Form

Updated: February 03, 2026