A student poses for a photo with Inge-Lise Ameer during Bryant University's undergraduate commencement ceremony.
A student poses for a photo with Inge-Lise Ameer during Bryant University's undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Schedule

Find dates, times, and key events for Commencement Weekend. Check back as additional details are finalized.

Undergraduate Ceremony Graduate Ceremony

Plan Your Weekend with Confidence

Commencement Weekend includes multiple ceremonies and campus events designed to honor the Class of 2026 and welcome families, friends, faculty, and alumni back to Bryant. This page brings together the full weekend schedule so you can see everything at a glance — from ceremony times and line-up locations to receptions and special activities.

For detailed arrival instructions, seating, parking, map information, and accessibility guidance, visit the Undergraduate Ceremony or Graduate Ceremony pages.

Weekend Overview

Commencement Weekend runs Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Select a day below to view ceremony times and key events.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Graduate Ceremony
• 4:00 PM — Commencement Tent opnes
• 4:00–4:45 PM — Graduate check-in and line-up
• 4:45 PM — Graduate procession begins
• 5:30 PM — Ceremony begins
• Immediately following — Reception in the Stepan Grand Hall

Visit the Graduate Ceremony page

Friday, May 15, 2026

Baccalaureate Service
• 3:30 PM — Commencement Tent opens
• 4:00 PM — Ceremony begins 

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
• 7:30 AM — Commencement Tent opens to guests
• 8:45 AM — Graduate procession line-up
• 9:40 AM — Graduate procession begins
• 10:00 AM-1:30 PM — Ceremony begins
• Immediately following — New alumni reception in the Stepan Grand Hall

View the Undergraduate Ceremony page

Accessibility Accomodations

Bryant University will have the following special accommodations available during all ceremonies: assisted listening devices, ASL interpretation, closed captioning, wheelchair seating, and accessible parking (placard required).

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An ASL interpreter performs during commencement at Bryant University.
Three people walk near the Fisher Student Center patio on the Bryant University campus..
Bryant University Provost Rupendra Paliwal poses for a photo with a student during the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Bryant University graduates process during commencement.
Four Bryant University graduates pose for a photo near the pond.
Three Bryant University professors stand under an umbrella during commencement.

Weather and What to Bring

Commencement ceremonies are held outdoors under a tent, rain or shine. We recommend dressing for New England spring weather — layers, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.

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