Congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduates!
More than 8,000 candidates for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees will be conferred at two (2) ceremonies on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Schoellkopf Field. Additionally, the University Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Barton Hall.
REGISTRATION & TICKETS:
- Only graduates from August ’25, December ’25, and expected May ’26 and August ’26 may register, click on the Commencement 2026 event below to register and secure tickets for Commencement 2026. Families and guests, please have your graduating student register for you.
- Please register yourself and your guests for EACH of the ceremonies you plan on walking in.
- All guests over the age of 2 must be registered.
- If you need to register more than 20 guests or need to register for both ceremonies on Saturday, please contact commencement@cornell.edu.
- Tickets are REQUIRED for entry to the Saturday ceremonies in the stadium.
For more information on parking, accessibility seating, and more, visit https://commencement.cornell.edu/may/.