Congratulations, Alverno Graduates!
Commencement is a time to celebrate you — not only the degree you have earned and all you have learned, but also the ways in which you are ready to use your talents to strengthen your community.
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Key Dates and Deadlines
Please refer to the dates below as your guide to prepare for your upcoming graduation and the commencement ceremony.
Important Dates for Spring 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mid-Late February | Receive email with commencement ceremony info and be enrolled in Commencement Brightspace Module |
| March 15 | Last day to apply to graduate for spring 2026 |
| April 1 | Commencement regalia order deadline for shipping to Alverno |
| April 15 | Last day to apply to graduate for summer 2026 |
| April 27 | Commencement regalia order deadline for shipping to home |
| April 30 | Grad Finale |
| May 3 | Cultural Ceremonies |
| May 15 | Baccalaureate Mass |
| May 16 | Commencement Ceremony |
Steps to Graduate and Earn Your Degree
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed in the summer for May graduates, in fall for August graduates and in spring for December graduates. Please make sure your address is up to date in our system. If you prefer to pick up your diploma, there is an option in the graduation application to mark that you prefer to pick up your diploma once it is available.
Graduation and Degree Questions
If you have any questions about completing and earning your degree, please contact the Registrar.
Participate in the Commencement Ceremony
Students on track to graduate will receive an email in mid to late February with information about the commencement ceremony. You will be enrolled in a Commencement Module on Brightspace. This course will provide valuable information for commencement and will outline the steps you need to complete to participate.
Commencement Ceremony Questions
If you have any questions about the commencement ceremony, please email graduation@alverno.edu.
Commencement Week Events
Cultural Ceremonies
May 3, 2026
10 a.m. Latinas con Fuerza
10:30 a.m. Bestowing of the Kente
Time TBD for AAPI and Middle Eastern Rites of Passage
- Celebrate your cultural heritage and thank and honor those who have supported you along your college journey at one of Alverno's cultural ceremonies for graduating students: Bestowing of the Kente, Latinas con Fuerza, Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Rite of Passage, and Middle Eastern Rite of Passage
- All students are welcome to participate. If you wish to participate, please fill out the participation form and purchase a stole. Details will be available in the Commencement Brightspace Module.
- Family, friends and loved ones are welcome to attend. No ticket is necessary for this event, and a reception will immediately follow.
Grad Finale
April 30, 2026 | 4–6 p.m.
Commons Lobby
- Join us to celebrate at Grad Finale where you'll find everything you need before commencement.
Baccalaureate Mass
May 15, 2026 | 5 p.m.
Chapel of Mary Immaculate
- The Baccalaureate Mass is a time to give thanks and reflect on your academic experience at Alverno College and is an important spiritual component of our commencement activities.
- All students are welcome to attend.
Prepare Your Guests for Commencement Day
Your guests should know:
- All attendees to the ceremony in Pitman Theatre require a ticket. Those who do not have a ticket may watch the ceremony on campus via livestream in the conference center in the Sister Joel Read Center where it will be played on large screens. Those who are unable to attend can also watch the livestream online here.
- Doors to Pitman Theatre open one hour before the ceremony.
- Campus Safety will help direct guests to available parking.
- Please make sure to check Arrival and Parking frequently for campus access due to the ongoing construction around campus.
Stay in Touch!
As you know, we value the power of connection and community. When you graduate from Alverno, you become part of a network of over 18,000 Alverno Strong alums who are making an impact in their
communities and beyond. The Alum Engagement Office offers programs and opportunities to build your connections with other
alums, the College and others in the Alverno community.
Make sure to update your contact info so you can stay in-the-know about news and events at Alverno.
