Planning to attend Spring Commencement? Find essential information and expectations for graduates and guests attending the ceremonies.
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.
Commencement Ceremonies
University-issued tickets are required for all graduates and attendees (regardless of age), except for the Monday professional schools of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine. All Spring 2026 graduates planning to attend the ceremony must reserve a ticket for themselves and may reserve up to 6 guest tickets. Graduates may also request up to 2 additional guest/waitlist tickets. These tickets are not guaranteed and will be allocated through a lottery. Graduates will be notified of waitlist tickets on March 30, 2026.
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.
Ceremony Schedule - Neville Arena
Doors open 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time
Friday, May 1
6:00 PM - Bachelor's Ceremony
- College of Liberal Arts
- University College (Interdisciplinary Studies only)
Saturday, May 2
8:00 AM - Bachelor's Ceremony
- Harbert College of Business
1:00 PM - Bachelor's Ceremony
- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
6:00 PM - Bachelor's Ceremony
- College of Agriculture
- College of Architecture, Design and Construction
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
Sunday, May 3
1:00 PM - Master's and Doctoral Ceremony
- Graduate School
6:00 PM - Bachelor's Ceremony
- College of Education
- College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
- College of Sciences and Mathematics
Monday, May 4
1:00 PM - Professional Ceremony
- Harrison College of Pharmacy
6:00 PM - Professional Ceremony
- College of Veterinary Medicine
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.
Commencement Live Stream
Ceremonies will be broadcasted live from Neville Arena. The live stream will begin approximately 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
