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Commencing Student in Speaking in Front of graduates and families at the Prudential Center.

Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Graduation is one of life's most important and memorable milestones. The Seton Hall community congratulates our graduates in advance for a job well done and extends warm wishes to the families and friends who will join us to celebrate this momentous occasion. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Baccalaureate Ceremony


The Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Monday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Prudential Center.

Students, along with their family and friends are invited to:

Mass of Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Hall

President's Reception for the Class of 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
12 p.m.
University Green

Graduate Hooding Ceremonies for Individual Colleges and Schools

In addition, the individual College and Schools Graduate Hooding Ceremonies will take place as follows:


Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2:30 p.m. Mass
4 p.m. Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5 p.m.
Walsh Gym

College of Nursing
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10 a.m. Convocation and Pinning Ceremony
2 p.m. Conferral of Graduate Degrees and Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

School of Health and Medical Sciences
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 p.m.
Walsh Gym

Stillman School of Business
Friday, May 15, 2026
4 p.m.
Walsh Gym

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Friday, May 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Event Room, University Center

College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5 p.m. 
Walsh Gym

Law School Commencement Mass
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4 p.m.
Larson Auditorium

Law School Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11 a.m.
Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Additional Ceremonies

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Friday, May 22, 2026
9 a.m.
Bethany Hall

Seton Hall's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies are for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates who have completed their graduation requirements in August 2025, December 2025, Winter 2026 or May 2026. All candidates must complete an online graduation application. Students who are eligible will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar.

Have additional questions about commencement? Visit our FAQs page for more information.