For Commencement Day

Planning to attend Spring Commencement? Find essential information and expectations for graduates and guests attending the ceremonies.

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As Auburn University prepares to celebrate more than 5,400 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies, the university will welcome five distinguished speakers, including several notable Auburn alumni, who will address the institution’s newest graduates across its eight ceremonies May 1–4, 2026.

Schedule and Key Dates

Doors open 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time

Friday, May 1

  • 6:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Bachelor's Ceremony

    College of Liberal Arts University College

Saturday, May 2

  • 8:00 a.m. - Neville Arena

    Bachelor's Ceremony

    Harbert College of Business

  • 1:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Bachelor's Ceremony

    Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

  • 6:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Bachelor's Ceremony

    College of Agriculture College of Architecture, Design and Construction College of Human Sciences College of Nursing College of Veterinary Medicine

Sunday, May 3

  • 1:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Master's and Doctoral Ceremony

    Graduate School

  • 6:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Bachelor's Ceremony

    College of Education College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment College of Sciences and Mathematics

Monday, May 4

  • 1:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Professional Ceremony

    Harrison College of Pharmacy

  • 6:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Professional Ceremony

    College of Veterinary Medicine