Martin Soros of Bethesda, Maryland, has been selected as valedictorian, and Allison Elshoff of Valencia, California, has been named salutatorian of the 2026 University of Notre Dame graduating class. The 181st University Commencement Ceremo…
Welcome to the University of Notre Dame's Commencement Class of 2027 website. Commencement Weekend is May 14-16, 2027. As information for the May Commencement Weekend unfolds, pages will be updated. This typically happens in February and Ma…
Mary Cunningham Boyce, a distinguished expert in mechanical engineering, will deliver the keynote address during the Graduate School’s annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16 at the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony will take place at 9…
Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., president of the Pontifical Commission and Governorate of Vatican City State, will be the principal speaker and receive an honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Cer…
The University of Notre Dame will confer honorary degrees on six distinguished leaders at its 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17. A seventh honorary degree will be bestowed on Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., president of the…
Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given exclusively to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17 (Sunday).
The Sunday morning University Commencement Ceremony is free; however, each guest is required to have a guest e-ticket. The guest tickets are free and unlimited, within reason. Students registered for guest tickets through the Graduation App…
As a January 2026 degree candidate, you are eligible to participate in the May 2026 Commencement exercises, as long as you have not previously participated for the same degree. Please note: there is no January University Commencement Ceremo…
How do I order special needs tickets? When the graduating student orders guest tickets, there is an option to order special needs tickets. Guests who will remain in a wheelchair for the duration of the University Commencement Ceremony shoul…
Please note that the unofficial Commencement Program, provided during Commencement Weekend, is based on May degree candidate's previous semester grades due to printing deadlines; therefore, some Latin Honors will be incorrect. An Official C…
Shuttle and Parking Map 2025 [PDF, 1MB] Parking is extremely limited on central campus, especially near residence halls. If you will be a resident on campus during Commencement Weekend, we request that you unload your vehicle and immediatel…
Welcome to the University of Notre Dame We hope the Commencement website will answer the many questions you may have surrounding Commencement Weekend. Commencement Weekend activities will take place May 15-17, 2026. Please note that informa…