Commencement 2026: Schedule and Essential Information

The University of Scranton from Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, will celebrate its undergraduate and graduate Class of 2026.

Thousands of guests are expected for a wide range of on- and off-campus events, making this — combined with Memorial Day weekend — one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the Greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.

Many of the University's colleges and programs host their own celebrations throughout the weekend, leading up to Sunday's commencement ceremonies.

More than 900 bachelor's degrees will be awarded at the undergraduate commencement ceremony. The degree recipients span 14 states, as well as Ireland and Ukraine. Additionally, 450-plus master's and doctoral degrees will be awarded at the graduate commencement ceremony.

🗓️ KEY EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 22

4 p.m. Leahy College of Health Sciences Outstanding Graduate Awards Ceremony at the Kane Forum of Leahy Hall.

5:30 p.m. Kania School of Management Reception at the fifth floor of Brennan Hall.

7:30 p.m. Class Night, recognizing undergraduates for academic achievement, leadership and service, at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

9 a.m. Pinning Ceremony for nursing graduates at the Byron Recreation Complex.

11:30 a.m. Multicultural Graduation Celebration at the Byron Recreation Complex.

1 p.m. ROTC Commissioning at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.

2:45 p.m. Class of 2026 Legacy Photo at the Loyola Science Center.

4 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass at the Byron Recreation Complex.

5:30 p.m. A Royal Toast to the Class of 2026 at the Dionne Campus Green.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

9:45 a.m. Doors open for the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tickets are not required.

11 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony begins.

12 p.m. Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards Ceremony at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.

3:45 p.m. Doors open for the Graduate Commencement Ceremony at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tickets are not required.

4:30 p.m. Graduate Commencement Ceremony begins.

📍 LOCATIONS

Please refer to the University’s campus maps webpage for precise locations of school buildings.

Mohegan Arena, home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins’ top minor league affiliate, is located at 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702, about 20 miles south of campus. Visit the arena’s website to review its clear bag policy and security procedures.

🎥 LIVESTREAMS

Class Night (7:30 p.m. Friday)

Pinning Ceremony (9 a.m. Saturday)

Baccalaureate Mass (4 p.m. Saturday)

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony (11 a.m. Sunday)

Graduate Commencement Ceremony (4:30 p.m. Sunday)

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Further details, including commencement photography and programs, could be found on the University's website.

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