Planning to attend Spring Commencement? Find essential information and expectations for graduates and guests attending the ceremonies.
University-issued tickets are required for all graduates and attendees (regardless of age). All Summer 2026 graduates planning to attend the ceremony must reserve a ticket for themselves and may reserve up to 8 guest tickets.
Only graduates may reserve commencement tickets and are encouraged to request only the number of tickets they intend to use. For more information about ticketing, please visit the ticketing guidelines page.
Saturday, August 8
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10:00 a.m. - Neville Arena
Bachelor's Ceremony
- College of Agriculture
- College of Architecture, Design and Construction
- Harbert College of Business
- College of Education
- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
- College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing
- College of Sciences and Mathematics
- University College
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3:00 p.m. - Neville Arena
Master's and Doctoral Ceremony
- Graduate School
More than 5,500 degrees to be awarded as thousands of families gather on the Plains
As Auburn University prepares to celebrate more than 5,400 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies, the university will welcome five distinguished speakers, including several notable Auburn alumni, who will address the institution's newest graduates across its eight ceremonies May 1–4, 2026.
A clear bag policy is in effect to (1) enhance existing security measures and (2) expedite entry into Neville Arena.
Large Clear Bags (12" x 6" x 12" or smaller)
One clear bag or tote per person.
Small Clutch Bags (4 1/2" x 6 1/2" or smaller)
One small clutch bag or purse per person.
Spring 2026 Commencement
Full recordings of all streamed Spring 2026 ceremonies are now available to watch.