Commencement is a joyful and bittersweet time at Yale College, an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our graduates.
Commencement 2026
Yale’s 325th commencement will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, on the historic Old Campus. Monday’s ceremony marks the occasion at which all university and honorary degrees are formally conferred. Diploma ceremonies follow the university ceremony in all residential colleges and at each school.
In addition to the university ceremony, Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and each professional school schedule events throughout Commencement Weekend. These events usually take place on Saturday and Sunday. A host of public performances and events are also offered on campus throughout the weekend.
