Commencement
The 2026 Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Forbes Campus of Thomas University.
TU is planning two Spring Commencement ceremonies this year. Details will be communicated as arrangements are finalized.
- Undergraduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30 am.
- Graduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm.
- Once a graduate completes their degree program at the end of their last semester, their degree will be conferred per the conferral dates listed in the Commencement Canvas site. Official transcripts can be requested here: https://www.thomasu.edu/student-life/registrar/.
- Diplomas will be mailed directly to graduates within 6-8 weeks after their degree has been conferred.
- Questions? registrar@thomasu.edu
+Ordering Caps and Gowns
Students that have applied for graduation will be provided instructions on how to order a cap and gown via the Canvas shell. If you have not received this information by February 15th, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@thomasu.edu.
+Commencement Ceremony Instructions
ETIQUETTE
- Turn off all cell phones.
- Be courteous if taking personal photographs.
- Men should remove caps during invocation and benediction.
- All guests regardless of age (even babies) must have a ticket; you are encouraged to leave younger children at home where they can celebrate with you later.
- Be respectful of your classmates in your and your guest’s congratulations during the ceremony so that all graduates’ names can be heard.
- Please pass the programs that are provided down the row you are sitting in.
ATTIRE
- Cap & gown is required and should be free of wrinkles (follow instructions provided with gowns)
- Wear dark dress shoes and dark dress slacks.
- Dark attire looks best under the thin fabric of these gowns.
- Low heels are strongly encouraged.
- No flip flops, casual sandals or slides.
- Cap must be worn flat on the head.
- Leave purses in the trunk of your car for security.
- All regalia worn should pertain only to the degree you are earning. If you are earning a Master’s degree please do not wear tassels, stoles or other items earned as part of your Bachelor’s degree.
+Commencement Ceremony Tickets
No tickets are required as the ceremony is conducted outdoors. If weather dictates that the ceremony must be moved indoors, graduates/candidates will receive information regarding tickets at that time. This decision is made the week of Commencement.
+Parking, Map, Directions and Local Accommodations
+Welcome to the TU Alumni Association!
Visit the TU Alumni & Friends Page
Thomas University is proud of its alumni and enjoys the support of its many friends in the local community. TU encourages both its alumni and its friends to become involved with the university and help it serve the needs of its students and the community.
The alumni association is an active group of diverse interests. Our roster is more than 6,000 strong and some undergraduate alumni have returned for graduate degrees.
Many of our alumni support the students and TU through contributions, mentoring and recruiting.
+Commencement Ceremonies Livestream
