Fall 2026 Commencement
Registration is now closed for Fall Commencement. We welcome friends and family to live stream the ceremonies on our Fall 2026 Commencement Playlist. Recordings are available immediately after each event concludes.
To help you prepare, please watch our What to Expect at SNHU Commencement video for details on arrival, parking, and the overall experience. Be sure to visit our Commencement FAQ page for important information and our Graduates page for helpful planning checklists.
Parking advisory: Downtown Manchester will be crowded. Please plan for extra time to find parking and travel to the SNHU Arena. SNHU does not manage or set rates for independent parking garages, which may charge significantly more than city-managed parking.
Schedule of Events
In-Person Commencement
SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
Saturday, 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
Sunday, 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, 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.