Fall 2026 Commencement
Registration is open and graduates must register through an invitation sent to their SNHU email by October 25 to select between attending the in-person or virtual event. We invite you to preview an in-person ceremony and an immersive 360-degree virtual ceremony to learn more about each experience.
Schedule of Events
In-Person Commencement
SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10 a.m. ET
- Online Undergraduate Health Professions, Nursing, and Social Sciences Programs
3 p.m. ET
- All Campus Programs and Online Graduate Programs
Sunday, November 15, 2026
10 a.m. ET
- Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts and STEM Programs
3 p.m. ET
- Online Undergraduate Business Programs
Virtual Commencement
Saturday, December 5, 2026
3 p.m. ET
- Join the YouTube Premiere or watch the recording later.
Spring 2027 Commencement
Registration opens late February and students must register through an invitation sent to their SNHU email to have their name announced at an in-person or virtual event.
Schedule of Events
In-Person Commencement
SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
Friday, April 30, 2027
10 a.m. ET
- All Campus Programs
- Online Graduate Education, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences & STEM Programs
3 p.m. ET
- Online Graduate Business, Counseling, Health Professions & Nursing Programs
Saturday, May 1, 2027
10 a.m.
- Online Undergraduate Business Administration Programs
3 p.m.
- Online Undergraduate Business Programs (excluding Business Administration) and Undergraduate STEM Programs
Sunday, May 2, 2027
10 a.m.
- Online Undergraduate Social Sciences Programs
3 p.m.
- Online Undergraduate Health Professions, Liberal Arts & Nursing Programs
Future Dates
- Fall 2027: November 20-21, 2027
- Spring 2028: April 28-30, 2028
- Fall 2028: November 18-19, 2028
Eligibility
The Spring/Fall participation policy for eligible graduates is in the catalog for reference. Candidates who have an anticipated conferral degree date between February 1 and July 1 and submit their Petition to Graduate by March 1 will be invited to attend a spring commencement ceremony. Candidates who have an anticipated conferral degree date between August 1 and January 1 and submit their Petition to Graduate by Oct. 1 will be invited to attend a fall commencement ceremony. Candidates who submit their Petition to Graduate after the deadline will be assigned to the next available ceremony.