Commencement Weekend

Welcome to the University of Notre Dame

Congratulations Class of 2026!

We hope the Commencement website will answer the many questions you may have surrounding Commencement Weekend. Commencement Weekend activities will take place May 15-17, 2026. Please note that information will be updated as May 2026 draws closer.

The major events of the weekend are listed below.

Diploma Ceremonies: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. At your diploma ceremony you will have your name read, walk across the stage, and receive your diploma. (August 2025 and January 2026 graduates will receive a blank diploma cover, as they will have already received their diploma.)

Commencement Mass: Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend Mass. No tickets are required; however, seating is limited so please arrive early.

University Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. It features the conferral of degrees, awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, Valedictory, awarding of the Laetare Medal, and the Commencement Speaker.

A full listing of all events are available on the Schedule of Events website. Available February/March 2026.

Please review the Prohibited Items list prior to attending events in the Joyce Center, Compton Family Ice Arena, or the Notre Dame Stadium. Seat cushions are permitted in the stadium.

Visit photos.nd.edu to see images capturing the highlights of the weekend. You can purchase prints of your favorite scenes or moments.

Complimentary water refill stations will be available throughout Commencement weekend at designated locations near Notre Dame Stadium and the Joyce Center. Bottled water will be available for purchase for ceremonies located in Notre Dame Stadium, Joyce Center, and Compton Family Ice Arena. Water will also be available for purchase at various retail outlets on campus throughout the weekend.

Open Guest Wireless Available for Commencement Weekend

The ND-guest wireless service is open to visitors on the Notre Dame campus during Commencement Weekend. To access this service, just select “ND-guest” in your WiFi settings.

Guest wireless service is offered for casual personal use on an "as is" basis with no guarantee of availability and no warranty of any kind.