Commencement Week
Commencement Week is Monday, May 11 - Saturday, May 16 and consists of celebration opportunities for all graduating students. The schedule for the week is below.
Commencement Week Schedule
All events with an asterisk (*) are for specific audiences with separate invitations
If you would like more information or have any questions, email commencement@xavier.edu.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 4:30pm | GSC 332
Accessibility & Disability Services Graduation Brunch*
12:00pm - 2:00 pm | McDonald Library 1st floor
Magis Society Induction Dinner*
5:00pm - 6:30pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 4:30pm | GSC 332
Lavender Reception
10:30am - 11:30am | GSC Arrupe Overlook
Grad Cap Decorating with Career Development
1:00pm - 4:30pm | CLC 5th Floor Atrium
Commuter Graduation Picnic*
3:00pm - 5:00pm | GSC Plaza
Cheers, Beers, and Musketeers
4:00pm - 6:00pm | Dana Gardens
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 4:30pm | GSC 270
Recreational Sports Senior Brunch*
10:00am - 12:00pm | HUB 102/103
Veteran & Military Family Center Open House*
11:00am - 2:00pm | Veteran & Military Family Center (CLC 529)
Graduating RA Luncheon*
12:00pm - 1:30pm | GSC Clocktower Lounge
Center for International Education Open House
12:00pm - 1:30pm | Center for International Education
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
10:00am - 7:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
Commuter Student Celebration*
12:00pm - 3:00pm | GSC Commuter Lounge
Nursing Pinning Ceremony*
3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cintas Arena
Hope Ignited: Stoling Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm | GSC Theatre
Xavier Men's Baseball vs. Creighton University
5:00pm | Great American Ball Park
The Reds and the Nationals are scheduled to begin at 12:40 p.m. with the game between the Musketeers and the Bluejays starting approximately 30-45 minutes following its conclusion. A ticket to the Reds game is required to attend the Xavier Men's Baseball game. Students who already have a Red's Pass do not need an additional Reds ticket.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Academic Honors Celebration*
9:00am - 11:00am | Cintas Duff Banquet Center
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
9:00am - 5:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
Graduation Brunch
10:00am - 2:00pm | Hoff Dining Commons
PPP Graduates Cording Ceremony*
11:30am - 12:30pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook
Alpha Sigma Nu Medal Ceremony*
1:00pm | TBD
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony*
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Bellarmine Chapel
Political Science Reception*
3:00pm - 4:30pm | GSC Clocktower Lounge
New Teacher Open House Celebration*
3:00pm - 4:00pm | HUB 4th Floor
School of Psychology Graduation Celebration*
3:00pm - 4:30pm | Kennedy Auditorium
Baccalaureate Mass
5:00pm - 6:15pm | Cintas Arena
Honoree & Awards Reception*
6:30pm - 7:00pm | Contaton Board Room
Honoree & Awards Dinner*
7:00pm - 8:30pm | Contaton Board Room
UPD National Honor Society Induction*
7:00pm - 8:00pm | Schiff Conference Center Rms 4 & 5
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
8:00am - 4:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
9:00am - 12:00pm | Cintas Arena
Department of Biology Graduation Farewell*
12:00pm - 3:00pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook
Williams College of Business Graduate Programs Commencement Lunch*
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Smith Hall Atrium
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Cintas Arena