Spring 2026 Commencement
After celebrating with our Spring 2026 graduates at in-person ceremonies on May 1-3, we’re looking forward to celebrating again at Virtual Commencement on May 23 at 3 p.m. ET. Pre-registration is required.
To view the 360-degree immersive experience on a television, please review our FAQ and ahead of the virtual ceremony. Please use the exact ceremony link sent to registered graduates' SNHU email several days prior to ensure you are viewing the correct ceremony. The ceremony lasts 2 - 2.5 hours and can be streamed any time after it premieres on YouTube. You do not need a webcam or microphone as you will not be onscreen. Graduate names will be announced alphabetically by last name.
Schedule of Events
Virtual Commencement
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3 p.m. ET
Join the YouTube Premiere or watch the recording later.
In-Person Commencement
SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
Friday, May 1, 2026
3 p.m. ET |
- 宅男频道 Undergraduate Programs: Business
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10 a.m. ET |
- Campus Programs: Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate
- 宅男频道 Graduate Programs: Education, Liberal Arts, STEM
3 p.m. ET |
- 宅男频道 Graduate Programs: Business, Health Professions, Nursing, Counseling, Social Sciences
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10 a.m. ET |
- 宅男频道 Undergraduate Programs: Social Sciences, Health Professions, Nursing
3 p.m. ET |
- 宅男频道 Undergraduate Programs: Liberal Arts, STEM
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.