Elon's 136th Commencement

Friday, May 22, 2026
Schar Center

Please review the new Clear Bag Policy before Commencement Week

Elon University’s Undergraduate Commencement

The date for the 136th Commencement Exercises is Friday, May 22, 2026. Two ceremonies for the Undergraduate Class of 2026 will take place in Schar Center (542 N. Williamson Ave.). Ceremonies will be available to watch online at elon.edu/live.

9 a.m. — Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications
- Candidates check in at 7:45 a.m.
- Doors open for guests at 7:45 a.m.
2:30 p.m. — Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education and the School of Health Sciences
- Candidates check in at 1:15 p.m.
- Doors open for guests at 1:15 p.m.

Venues

What to know for the big day – from the clear bag policy to accessibility in Schar Center.

Schedule

Class of 2026 Commencement events begin on Thursday, May 7 and continue through Friday, May 22.

See Full Schedule

Tickets

All guests attending ceremonies inside Schar Center will require an admission ticket.

Parking

Find out where to park, when lots open for each ceremony and how to catch a shuttle.

The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education in Innovation, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Business Administration Commencement will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gymnasium in a joint ceremony.

More information

Commencement News Archive