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SNHU Celebrates Largest Fall Commencement

Thousands of SNHU graduates and their guests will celebrate at four ceremonies November 22-23.
Siobhan Lopez
Rows of graduating students as a procession of bagpipers go down center aisle during Fall commencement ceremony.

Manchester, N.H. (November 17, 2025) - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will celebrate its largest Fall Commencement this weekend, November 22-23, 2025. SNHU will welcome more than 27,000 friends, family and community members at the SNHU Arena to celebrate more than 5,200 graduates in four ceremonies over the course of the weekend.

SNHU’s 97th Commencement will recognize 28,600 eligible fall 2025 graduates aged 17-84 who have earned more than 4,400 associate degrees, 19,100 bachelor’s degrees, 5,100 master’s degrees and 11 doctoral degrees. The graduates, including more than 5,750 military-affiliated learners, have joined a growing community of over 300,000 SNHU alumni.

“Whether they study with us online or on campus, SNHU graduates represent America at its best,” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President and CEO of SNHU. “Many of our learners are working adults who have earned their degrees while balancing jobs, family responsibilities, and daily life. Commencement is such a special time when we truly get to see the powerful connection we share across our community of learners of all ages and backgrounds. To the Class of 2025: congratulations. We are so proud to celebrate you and welcome you to the SNHU Alumni community.”

SNHU Commencement is held twice a year and brings tens of thousands of visitors to the Greater Manchester area who support local businesses through travel, lodging, dining, and more.

Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony details include:

SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH

SNHU President Lisa Marsh Ryerson with a group of graduating students.

November 22, 2025
10 a.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Campus Programs: Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate
  • Online Graduate Programs

3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Online Undergraduate Business Programs

November 23, 2025
10 a.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Online Undergraduate Health Professions, Nursing and Social Sciences Programs

3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts and STEM Programs

Virtual Commencement
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET

For more information, visit our Commencement Page.

Media interested in attending SNHU Commencement should contact SNHU Media Relations at media@snhu.edu.

Siobhan Lopez is a former journalist, who is now the director of media relations at Southern New Hampshire University.

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About Southern New Hampshire University

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SNHU is a nonprofit, accredited university with a mission to make high-quality education more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Founded in 1932, and online since 1995, we’ve helped countless students reach their goals with flexible, career-focused programs. Our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH is home to over 3,000 students, and we serve over 135,000 students online. Visit our about SNHU page to learn more about our mission, accreditations, leadership team, national recognitions and awards.