2026 Commencement Important Info
As we look ahead to Commencement weekend, we want to make sure everyone has the latest information as we monitor the potential
for severe weather on Saturday.
Sign up for emergency text alerts now. To sign up, text JU to 237233.
You'll receive a confirmation from our partners at AppArmor. Please share this with
your family, friends and guests before they arrive on campus.
As part of our Commencement policy, the following items are not permitted:
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Umbrellas
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Coolers & Containers
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Weapons of any kind
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Tobacco products
For the main Commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. At this time, the outdoor ceremony remains as planned. Should conditions require
us to move or modify any element of Commencement, we will communicate promptly through
the AppArmor text alert system. We encourage all guests to sign up for alerts now,
by texting 鈥淛U鈥� to 237233.
NROTC Commissioning Ceremony (From 1 to 2 p.m.). Out of an abundance of caution and in response to the forecast, the Commissioning
ceremony will move indoors to Terry Concert Hall. Guests will be able to attend in
person. The ceremony will be live streamed.
Keigwin School of Nursing Convocation Following additional conversations with university leadership, we have decided to
move the Nursing Convocation Ceremony to Sunday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. on the Science Green. The Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences Commencement ceremony takes
place Sunday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the Science Green. Following the Brooks
Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences Commencement, all nursing graduates
should proceed to the Keigwin School of Nursing Building so we can organize you into
your cognates. The Nursing Convocation ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
The ceremony will be live streamed.
A Few Reminders As You Prepare:
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Bags must comply with our Commencement bag policy
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Campus parking is free, and no pass is required
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Plan for additional traffic and arrive early
We are committed to honoring this milestone for our graduates and their families,
and we're working closely across the University to ensure it鈥檚 a memorable weekend.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility.