Schedule

Image of graduates throwing their caps into the air. The Killian Court stage and the Lobby 10 dome can be seen in the background.

Commencement Celebration Schedule 

The 2026 celebrations will take place from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29. Information will continue to populate this site as details for the 2026 festivities are confirmed.

Degree candidates are eligible to attend the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony AND their respective degree ceremonies.

OneMIT Commencement Ceremony 

All members of the Class of 2026 are invited to the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This event—comprising speeches, turning of the Brass Rat, and singing of the School Song—is for graduates of all degree programs in all Schools and the College. Participating graduates are eligible for four (4) guest tickets. Tickets are electronic and will be released to participating candidates at the end of May.

Undergraduate Degree Ceremony

All Undergraduates receiving a Bachelor's degree are invited to the Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026. Names will be read and photos taken; graduates will cross the stage at this ceremony. Participating graduates are eligible for four (4) guest tickets. Tickets are electronic and will be released to participating candidates at the end of May.

Advanced degree ceremonies: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

School of Engineering & Schwarzman College of Computing

School of Science


Advanced degree ceremonies: Thursday, May 28, 2026

School of Architecture and Planning

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences


Advanced degree ceremonies: Friday, May 29, 2026

Friday ceremony info forthcoming.


Some departments, labs, and centers held receptions and special celebrations during Commencement week. View the full list of receptions and special celebrations on the Receptions page