Spring 2026 Commencement
Registration is now closed for Spring Commencement. We welcome friends and family to live stream the ceremonies on our Spring 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.
Schedule of Events
In-Person Commencement
SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
Friday, May 1, 2026
3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony
- Online Undergraduate Programs: Business
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10 a.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony
- Campus Programs: Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate
- Online Graduate Programs: Education, Liberal Arts, STEM
3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony
- Online Graduate Programs: Business, Health Professions, Nursing, Counseling, Social Sciences
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10 a.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony
- Online Undergraduate Programs: Social Sciences, Health Professions, Nursing
3 p.m. ET | Live Stream the Ceremony
- Online Undergraduate Programs: Liberal Arts, STEM
Virtual Commencement
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3 p.m. ET
Join the YouTube Premiere or watch the recording later.
Future Dates
Fall 2026 Commencement: Nov. 14-15, 2026
Fall 2026 Virtual Commencement: Dec. 5, 2026
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.