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SNHU Marks Record Fall Commencement

Thousands of SNHU graduates and their guests will celebrate at four ceremonies November 14-15.
SNHU Communications
SNHU graduates celebrating at commencement with confetti.

Manchester, N.H. - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will celebrate its largest Fall Commencement this weekend, November 14-15, 2026. SNHU will welcome more than 31,000 friends, family and community members at the SNHU Arena to celebrate more than 6,100 graduates in four ceremonies over the course of the weekend.

SNHU’s 99th Commencement will recognize 33,500 eligible fall 2026 graduates aged 14-83 who have earned more than 5,200 associate degrees, 21,100 bachelor’s degrees, 7,200 master’s degrees and 11 doctoral degrees. The graduates, including more than 4,700 military-affiliated learners, have joined a growing community of over 355,000 SNHU alumni.

“Commencement is the most meaningful moment of the year because it gives us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible journeys of our graduates,” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of SNHU. “Each graduate has a unique story of perseverance, determination and achievement. This weekend, we celebrate not only the degrees they have earned, but the opportunities ahead for them, their families and their communities. I am deeply proud of all they have accomplished and excited for what comes next.”

SNHU graduate posing for a selfie with SNHU President, Lisa Marsh Ryerson.

Fall 2026 Commencement ceremony details include:

SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH

November 14, 2026
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

  • All Campus Programs and Online Graduate Programs

November 15, 2026
10 a.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts and STEM Programs

3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

  • Online Undergraduate Business Programs

Virtual Commencement
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 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.

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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.