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Bachelor's degree candidates will receive information via email with all action items and deadlines related to Commencement from their specific college, as well as the Registrar's Office and commencement@villanova.edu.

Graduates should be sure to complete all requirements by the deadline in order to participate in graduation. Please email us with any questions.

Please visit the Graduation Task Center in myNOVA for other important links and resources for students who are preparing to graduate. 
 

    

The Class of 2026 will have the opportunity to celebrate with one another through a variety of social events. Please see the full schedule of events听for additional information.

Please note that Commencement Week social events require registration and are for full-time, undergraduate students only.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Baccalaureate Mass

10:00 AM | Rowen Campus Green

All bachelor, master, doctoral and law graduates and their guests are welcome at this beautiful event that brings the community together.听A special Augustinian blessing offered at the end of the Mass is one of Villanova's most treasured traditions.

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Lunch Offering

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Mendel Field

Immediately following the Baccalaureate Mass and prior to the Bachelor's Degree Commencement ceremony, a picnic lunch provided by Wawa may be purchased and enjoyed outside throughout campus for your convenience. Lunch must be purchased in advance online and will be available for pick-up at Mendel Field immediately following Baccalaureate. Link to be Posted

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Bachelor's Degree Commencement & Recognition Ceremony

2:30 PM | Villanova Stadium

University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, and the deans from each of the Colleges and Schools will confer degrees. At this ceremony, the names of all graduates will be called, and graduates will walk across the stage.

The ceremony is approximately three hours long. The gates will open at 1:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. with the faculty procession beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Each undergraduate is permitted up to four guests.听Graduates will receive their digital guest tickets in early May 2026.

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President's and Deans' Receptions for the Class of 2026

Following the Ceremony | Designated Locations

Immediately following Commencement is the President's and Deans' Reception, where graduates and their guests can enjoy light refreshments while celebrating with fellow graduates and faculty in college-designated locations throughout campus.

• Villanova School of Business: Bartley Hall听
• College of Engineering: Drosdick Hall听
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Connelly Center听
• Fitzpatrick College of Nursing: Driscoll Hall听
• College of Professional Studies: Connelly Center

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For information and logistics related to the Commencement ceremony, including maps and diagrams, parking and shuttles, weather plans, tickets and seating, academic regalia, accessibility, safety and security policies, and more, please visit the ceremony information page. 

To explore the rich history and meaningful traditions that have shaped Commencement into the celebration it is today, please visit the history and traditions page.
 

    

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more important information.

ACADEMIC ATTIRE / CAP & GOWN

Once graduates submit their Commencement registration through Tassel, the confirmation page will contain a link to order their cap and gown through our partner Herff Jones. There is no charge for the cap and gown, and it will be shipped to the address provided on the order form. Ordering will open in the Spring.

DIPLOMAS

The Registrar's Office will mail all diplomas to the address provided on the Prospective Graduate Form/Application to Graduate.  In the absence of a completed form, diplomas will be mailed to the graduates' permanent home address of record.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery after Commencement.  Diplomas display the official degree titles only. All majors, minors and concentrations are listed on transcripts. If you need to make special arrangements for pickup, please contact the Registrar's Office directly. 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional photographers from Pro Pics will be at the Commencement ceremony to take portraits of graduates as they walk across the stage. After crossing the stage, graduates will proceed to the graduate portrait station to have a quick portrait taken in cap & gown. Portraits will be available for purchase from Pro Pics following the ceremonies. Questions? Contact Pro Pics.

YEARBOOK

Visit the Yearbook website to purchase a Belle Air Yearbook. All yearbooks ordered will be shipped at the end of the academic year. Questions? Contact the Belle Air Yearbook.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIFTS, AND FLOWERS

Graduation announcements, lawn signs, banners, thank you notes, and other commemorative items are available from 麻豆村 Graphic Services. You can choose customizable printed announcements which include personalized pictures and text. Announcements can be shipped or picked-up. For ordering information and further details, please visit the iPRINT website. Questions? Contact the Print Center at 610-519-7461 or via email.

Villanova also partners with an off-campus vendor, The Commencement Group, that offers flower and gift options for graduates. These can be picked up on campus during Commencement or direct shipped. Orders can be placed online.