Southern University Commencement

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Commencement website

We are honored to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate and graduate graduating classes and invite you to join us in recognizing this important milestone.

This site provides access to official commencement programs, ceremony details, schedules, and other important information related to the Spring 2026 commencement exercises.

Graduate Ceremony

Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
F. G. Clark Activity Center

Undergraduate Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
F. G. Clark Activity Center

Rehearsals

Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the F. G. Clark Activity Center. Candidates should arrive by 9:00 A.M. to complete Exit Surveys. 

The Graduate School Commencement Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 P.M in the F. G. Clark Activity Center.  Graduate Candidates should arrive by 1:00 P.M. to complete Exit Surveys. 

All degree candidates must attend rehearsal.