Important information you need to know about Commencement.
Important information you need to know about Commencement.
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Dear Class of 2026,

Commencement Weekend is May 1 - 3, 2026. It is time to start planning for this big event!
Most communication about Commencement will be shared via email. Please look for updates via email and read through all the messages, as they contain important information!

Visit the Commencement Website

Information about the schedules, cap and gown, tickets, and more is contained on the Commencement website: up.edu/commencement.
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Meet Gradmate, Our Commencement Chatbot

Have a Commencement question? Please start with Gradmate, our new chatbot designed to quickly and accurately answer common Commencement questions.

Gradmate is available on the Commencement website and can also be accessed by scanning the QR code or texting “Hi” to 855.621.9966. If Gradmate cannot answer a question, you will be prompted to submit it for follow-up.
Commencement Schedule Highlights 
Friday, May 1, 2026
  • First Generation Student Pinning Ceremony - 2:15 p.m.
  • School of Nursing & Health Innovations Pinning Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • University ROTC Ceremony - 11:00 a.m.
  • Graduate School Commencement Ceremony - 1:00 p.m.
  • Baccalaureate Mass - 4:30 p.m.
  • Senior Toast - 5:45 p.m. 
Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - 11:00 a.m. 
For a detailed schedule, please visit up.edu/commencement. 
Tickets

Tickets are only required for the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Undergraduates can order up to six (6) tickets for their guests. Students are responsible for ordering tickets for their guests on the Commencement checklist that will be released on Tuesday, February 10. Students do not need a ticket for themselves; only their guests need tickets. Only students eligible to participate in Commencement will have access to ticket ordering. All seats are assigned and will be assigned at random. There is no cost for Commencement tickets.
The University anticipates that additional tickets may become available at a later date. To request additional tickets, please tap the appropriate box on the Commencement Checklist. Note that additional tickets are not guaranteed, and the process for distributing additional tickets (should they be offered) will be outlined in a future communication. The earliest that we will communicate additional tickets will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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Grad Fair 

The Grad Fair is coming up! Graduating students are invited to stop by to order graduation announcements, class rings, and other Commencement-related items.

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Franz Hall Lobby

Follow the Official Commencement Instagram


Don't miss out on updates, deadline reminders, and much more on our official Commencement Instagram page. Be sure to follow us at @uportland_commencement!

To kick things off, we are hosting a giveaway on Instagram.

Six winners will be selected on Tuesday, February 10, with prizes including additional ceremony tickets, Stoles of Gratitude, and specialty 2026 tassels. Full details and entry instructions are available on Instagram.
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