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We can't wait to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026. See information below.
Stream begins 15 minutes (9:15 am) before the start of the Commencement ceremony.
Caps and gowns will be available for pick up at the Campus Store during the during the May 14 Grad Fair; Monday through Thursday, May 18–21, 8 am–5 pm; and Friday, May 22, 8 am – noon. If you are unable to pick up your regalia during one of these times, you will pick it up in Odle Gym the morning of Commencement. Questions regarding picking up caps and gowns should be directed to Stacie Pearson 765-998-5219.
Commencement honors and regalia are determined based on your cumulative grade point average (GPA) following J-Term 2026 grades. Please note that degree transcript/diploma honors are based on your cumulative GPA at time of degree conferral.
The Campus Store will host a grad fair in May on Thursday, May 14, from 10 am–3 pm. Jostens will display class rings and announcements, and other Commencement-related items will be available.
Taylor University Dining Services will host a Senior Dinner for all seniors and their guests on Friday, May 22, from 4–7 pm, in the Hodson Dining Commons. Graduating seniors and current students will receive a complimentary meal.
Senior Dinner tickets can be purchased here. Questions regarding the senior dinner should be directed to Parent Relations ([email protected], 765-998-5170).
A Senior Program will be held at 7 pm on May 23 in Rediger Chapel/Auditorium for all seniors and their guests. Members of the senior class plan this event, which will include praise and worship as well as remarks by members of the senior class, faculty, and staff. All are invited to this program; there is no charge. A cookie reception will follow at approximately 8 pm in the Boren Campus Center.
Students planning to complete a degree between December 2025 through Summer* 2026 are expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony, unless they were already included in Commencement for that degree. If at any time you determine that he/she is unable to attend, the student should contact Vince Small in the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] and indicate the reason for being unable to attend. This information is crucial for the final line of march for the ceremony and whether or not the graduate's Bible, towel, and diploma cover are mailed to them, and is due no later than May 1. We appreciate your assistance.
*Those anticipating Summer graduation, with no more than 8 credits to be completed in Summer, are included in Commencement prior to graduation.
Graduating seniors must check out and vacate by 4 pm on Saturday, May 23. Undergraduates must check out within 24 hours of last exam. Seeing that the last final exam ends by 5 pm on Thursday, May 21, all residents will be checked out of their rooms by 5 pm on Friday, May 22. Those approved to participate in Commencement as a musician; flag, banner, or mace carrier; usher/host, or student marshal must check out by 9 am on Saturday, May 23, and vacate by 4 pm. All check outs must be prescheduled with Residence Life staff. (Specifically, students must check out of their room—meaning that room is clean and in order and most items have been moved either to storage or to a vehicle prior to 9 am. Then, following Commencement, students may go back to their room, quickly change and collect their last few belongings, and vacate their room). Questions regarding residence halls should be directed to your hall director or to Housing Coordinator Hailey Lyon at [email protected].
Kesler Student Activities Center seating will be available beginning at 8:30 am.
Graduates will receive two copies of the full Commencement printed program—one for themselves and one for their family (limited extra copies available at the event). The remainder of the audience will receive a one-page program agenda with a QR code for access to the full online program. Guests are encouraged to bring electronic devices such as phones and tablets for viewing extended program information, including the order of graduates.
Tickets are not required for entry into the Kesler Student Activities Center. There will be ample seating for all graduates and their guests.
Parking for those with special needs will be available in the north parking lot adjacent to the Kesler Student Activities Center until 8:30 am. The vehicle must display either a license plate or hang tag indicating disability. Questions regarding parking should be directed to Campus Police at 765-998-5395.
Parking is available in all campus parking lots. A limited number of vans will shuttle guests from outlying lots to the Kesler Student Activities Center and return them following the ceremony.
A professional photograph will be taken of each graduate as he/she receives their diploma from the President and will be provided digitally by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations to the graduate’s Taylor University email address at no charge. For guest safety, there will not be an area designated for photography by guests near the platform, and no tripods may be set up in aisles, doorways, or walkways and guests are asked to stay in their seats throughout the duration of the event.
Expect the ceremony to conclude at noon.
For the convenience of graduates and guests, the Campus Store will have a pop-up location in the KSAC from 8 am until the ceremony begins. The campus store will also have their location on Reade Avenue open from 12pm – 5 pm the day of Commencement for any after ceremony gift needs. Questions regarding the Campus Store should be directed to Stacie Pearson at 765-998-5219. A large and beautiful selection of fresh floral bouquets will be available to browse and purchase on the day of Commencement. You may order online from theflowercartlady.org starting in January, to place an advance order for pick-up on the morning of the ceremony.
Campus Dining in the Boren Campus Center will be open for lunch on the day of Commencement from 11 am–2 pm. The Jumping Bean will be open from 8:30 am–2 pm.