2026 Commencement Schedule
Celebrate Commencement with Tradition, Ceremony, and Community
Celebrate your achievements by participating in the Commencement Liturgy, Commencement ceremonies, and cultural celebrations. From spiritual reflection to cultural festivities, these events embody the heart of Saint Mary’s College traditions and community spirit.
Thursday
May 7, 2026
Undergraduate Awards and Graduate & Professional Studies Awards
Soda Activity Center
May 12-21, 2026
Cultural Celebrations
- Diverse Abilities Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Claeys Lounge
- 19th Annual Lavender Graduate Celebration (LGBTQIA+ Community): Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Claeys Lounge
- 24th Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Chapel
- 30th Annual Black Graduate Celebration: Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Soda Center
- Final Cheers, First Toasts: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Soda Center
- 27th Annual LatinX Graduate Celebration: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Chapel
Thursday
May 21, 2026
Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement
Saint Mary's College Stadium | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. We ask that graduates arrive two hours prior to the start time in preparation for the event. We recommend you inform your guests to expect traffic and allow time to secure parking. The event will also be live-streamed and recorded for guests who are unable to attend the event in person.
FRIDAY
May 22, 2026
Commencement Liturgy
Soda Activity Center | 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
As is our Lasallian Catholic Tradition, we will honor and celebrate the Class of 2026 in a special Eucharistic Liturgy.
Commencement Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 22. In prayer, we are reminded of one of our greatest hopes for our graduates as they leave Saint Mary’s which is to “Leave to Serve” in every encounter they have.
This Liturgy is open to all members of our Saint Mary’s Community, whether Catholic or of another faith/spiritual identity. ALL are most welcome.
The doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
For more information or to get involved, please reach out to Eddie Ventura, Assistant Director, Liturgy and Faith Formation.
FRIDAY
May 22, 2026
Undergraduate Commencement
Saint Mary's College Stadium | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Undergraduate Commencement will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. We ask that graduates arrive early in preparation for the event, especially those who are attending Liturgy. We recommend you inform your guests to expect traffic and allow time to secure parking. The event will also be live-streamed and recorded for guests who are unable to attend the event in person.
FRIDAY
May 22, 2026
Undergraduate Grad Grounds
Saint Mary's College Chapel Lawn | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate our graduates with friends and family on a reserved site at Saint Mary's right after Commencement.