Preparing for Commencement

Get ready for Commencement Week 2026

Elon’s 2026 Commencement Week includes Senior Baccalaureate, the Senior Celebration, school receptions, affinity events and more leading up to the big day. See the complete Commencement Schedule for more details.

The 136th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will take place Friday, May 22 at Schar Center (542 N. Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C.).

• 9 a.m. – Diploma ceremony for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications
• 2:30 p.m. – Diploma ceremony for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; and the School of Health Sciences

Before Commencement, review this section to know how candidates obtain a cap and gown, find out when to get a yearbook photo, browse frequently asked questions and more to help prepare for May 22.

Visit the Ceremony Information page to find out what you need to know on the day of the ceremonies.

Graduate-Level Commencement

The Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony will take place Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m., in Alumni Gym in Koury Athletic Center. The ceremony will recognize candidates for the following degrees:

• Master of Arts in Higher Education
• Master of Education in Innovation
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Business Administration

Visit the Graduate Program Commencement Exercises page for more information.