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An SNHU Graduate from the summer of 2021

Past Commencements

Every spring and fall, the Southern New Hampshire University community comes together to celebrate its graduates at Commencement. Whether attending in person or virtually, cheering in the crowd or watching along at home, we want everyone to be a part of the celebration. With a 360-degree virtual reality format, they can be, no matter where they are. Watch entire commencement ceremonies from start to finish, listen to keynote speakers and browse through our photo galleries.

2025 Spring graduate celebrating after getting his diploma.

Commencement 2025

Southern New Hampshire University’s 96th Commencement ceremony celebrations were held at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH on May 3-4. The virtual event was held on May 24.

SNHU President Lisa Ryerson walking through a group of graduates for 2024

Commencement 2024

Southern New Hampshire University’s 94th Commencement ceremony celebrations were held at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 4-5. The virtual event was held on May 25. The 95th Commencement ceremony was held November 23-24, and the virtual ceremony on December 14.

An SNHU graduate celebrating at Commencement 2023 in her cap and gown

Commencement 2023

Southern New Hampshire University marked its 92nd commencement with four in-person ceremonies at the SNHU Arena on April 29-30, and a virtual event on May 20. In the fall, the university conducted its 93rd Commencement in person at the SNHU Arena on Nov. 18, complemented by a virtual celebration on Dec. 9.

Student Speaker Demeeta Hulett at the SNHU 2022 Commencement

Commencement 2022

Southern New Hampshire University celebrated its 90th Commencement in-person at the SNHU Arena on April 30 - May 1, followed by a virtual ceremony on May 14. Months later, its 91st Commencement was held in-person at the SNHU arena on Nov. 19 and virtually on Dec. 10.

SNHU Graduate holding up diploma

Commencement 2020 - 2021

Southern New Hampshire University’s 88th Commencement was held Saturday, May 8, 2021, recognizing graduates from 2020 and 2021 in the first 100% virtual ceremony. In the fall, it's 89th Commencement ceremony celebrations were held Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, N.H., and over the weekend of Nov. 5-7 at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H.

Looking for older commencement footage?

We’ve got you covered. Take a look at our YouTube playlists, which include commencement livestreams dating all the way back to 2011. Just navigate to the one that corresponds with your graduation year to find your ceremony. You can browse through commencement program booklets, too. Happy reminiscing!