Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies will take place from May 7-9 at the Hyland Performance Arena.
While commencement celebrates the culmination of students’ educational journeys, it marks an opportunity to recognize the years of hard work that paved the way for future success. Each student is encouraged to reflect on their Lindenwood experience as they prepare for their next endeavors.
Commencement begins Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. for graduate students from the College of Arts and Humanities, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and College of Science, Technology, and Health.
The Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship undergraduate ceremony will be held Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m.
The College of Science, Technology, and Health undergraduate ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m.
The College of Arts and Humanities undergraduate ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m.
The College of Education and Human Services undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9, at 6 p.m.
Attendees should plan to arrive one hour before their event’s scheduled start time. All guests are required to have a ticket to enter the Hyland Performance Arena. Doors open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible seating is also available. Guests can find additional directions and parking information on the campus map.
The five ceremonies will be available to watch online via livestream. Graduates, students, family members, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to share the celebrations and words of support using the hashtag #LindenGrad26.