Spring Commencement At A Glance

Spring Commencement Weekend, May 9–10, 2026

Baccalaureate Mass, Saturday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. in Rosary Chapel. 

Candle and Rose Ceremony, Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the Dominican University Quad. 

Class of 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m. at Rosemont Theatre. 

Class of 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. at Rosemont Theatre. 

2026 Due Dates/Deadlines 

• Wednesday, March 25: Countdown to Commencement Resource Fair (Springer Suites)
• Wednesday, March 25: Last day to place Regalia Orders (ship to bookstore)
• Thursday, April 9: Last day to place Regalia Orders (ship to home)
• Wednesday April 15: Ticket delivery begins (via email)
• Wednesday, April 22: Regalia pick up starts (Follett Bookstore)
• Sunday, April 19: Deadline to register to participate in Candle & Rose / Baccalaureate Mass
• Thursday, May 7: Almost Alumni Reception 

Have a question? Please see the Commencement FAQ page.