Open and download the University Commencement Ceremony Book
Download the PDF to review the full program and roster of degree candidates.
Class of 2026
Live Commencement Weekend broadcasts
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The University Commencement Ceremony
The University of Rochester’s 176th Commencement Ceremony occurred on Friday, May 15. A recording will be shared here on this page as soon as it becomes available.
School graduation ceremonies
Doctoral graduation ceremony
Friday, May 15, 2 p.m.
Eastman School of Music graduation ceremony
Friday, May 15, 6 p.m.
School of Nursing graduation ceremony
Friday, May 16, 9 a.m.
School of Arts & Sciences graduation ceremonies
Saturday, May 16
Department ceremonies
Hajim School of Engineering graduation ceremonies
Saturday, May 16
Department ceremonies
School of Medicine & Dentistry (MD) graduation ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 12 p.m.
Warner School of Education graduation ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m.
School of Medicine & Dentistry (Master’s and Advanced Certificate) graduation ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 4 p.m.
Simon Business School graduation ceremony
All degrees
Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m.