Commencement

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Bob Carpenter Center – Newark, DE
GRADUATION REGALIA: Required.
Number of GUEST Tickets available per graduate: 8
DOORS OPEN: 12:30 p.m.

Honors Degree Medal Ceremony

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 |  8:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Delaware Field House – Newark, DE
Number of GUEST Tickets available per graduate: 6
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 a.m. for Graduates ONLY | 7:00 a.m. for Guests

Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 |  10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Mitchell Hall – Newark, DE
DOORS OPEN: 9:00 a.m.
Tickets are not required for this ceremony.

College of Engineering Convocation

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Bob Carpenter Center – Newark, DE
Number of GUEST Tickets available per graduate: 6
DOORS OPEN: 10:30 a.m.

Kente Stole Ceremony

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Trabant Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms
DOORS OPEN: 6:00 p.m.

Commencement for the Class of 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 | 9:15 a.m.
GATES OPEN: 7:00 a.m. | Parking lots open at 6:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Delaware Stadium
GRADUATION REGALIA: Required.
Number of GUEST Tickets available per graduate: 4
Refer to https://commencement.udel.edu