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Planning to attend Spring Commencement? Find essential information and expectations for graduates and guests attending the ceremonies.

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Summer Ceremony Schedule

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

Doors open 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time
  • 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
  • 3:00 p.m. - Neville Arena

    Master's and Doctoral Ceremony

    • Graduate School
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Academics

More than 5,500 degrees to be awarded as thousands of families gather on the Plains

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Academics

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.

Bag Policy
Clear Bags Only (Strictly Enforced)

A clear bag policy is in effect to (1) enhance existing security measures and (2) expedite entry into Neville Arena.

Approved Bags
  • 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.

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