Commencement

Celebrate Your Achievement

Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating, and we want to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to enjoy every moment of it. This page includes the schedule of School of Behavioral Health commencement events for 2026, including hooding ceremonies, Baccalaureate, Vespers, and the Conferring of Degrees. Review the details below and feel free to reach out to your department contact with any questions.

Commencement 2026

The 2026 Commencement Weekend is scheduled for June 12-14, 2026. Visit the Commencement Website for university-wide details and guest information. Details about School of Behavioral Health events are listed below.

Heads up: Some department-specific events may not be listed below. Check with your department if you have questions about additional events.

School of Behavioral Health Events

Hooding Ceremony: Department of Social Work and Social Ecology

Who: Master of Social Work graduates
When: Friday, June 12 at 9 AM
Where: University Church
Regalia: Required

Hooding Ceremony: Department of Counseling and Family Sciences

Who: Counseling and Family Sciences master's graduates
When: Friday, June 12 at 10:30 AM
Where: University Church
Regalia: Required

Hooding Ceremony: Town and Gown

Who: School of Behavioral Health doctoral graduates
When: Friday, June 12 at 1:30 PM
Where: University Church
Regalia: Required

Celebration of Graduates Vespers

Who: All SBH graduates
When: Friday, June 12 at 7 PM
Where: University Church
Regalia: Not required

Baccalaureate

Who: All SBH graduates
When: Saturday, June 13 at 11:45 AM
Where: University Church
Regalia: Required

Conferring of Degrees

Who: All SBH graduates
When: Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 PM
Where: Drayson Center
Regalia: Required