The University of Scranton from Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, will celebrate its undergraduate and graduate Class of 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n Thousands of guests are expected for a wide range of on- and off-campus events, making this \u2014 combined with Memorial Day weekend \u2014 one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the Greater Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre area.<\/span><\/p>\n Many of the University’s colleges and programs host their own celebrations throughout the weekend, leading up to Sunday’s commencement ceremonies.<\/span><\/p>\n More than 900 bachelor’s degrees will be awarded at the undergraduate commencement ceremony. The degree recipients span 14 states, as well as Ireland and Ukraine.\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, 450-plus master’s and doctoral degrees will be awarded at the graduate commencement ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 4 p.m. Leahy College of Health Sciences Outstanding Graduate Awards Ceremony<\/strong> at the Kane Forum of Leahy Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n 5:30 p.m. Kania School of Management Reception<\/strong> at the fifth floor of Brennan Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. Class Night,<\/strong> recognizing undergraduates for academic achievement, leadership and service, at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.<\/span><\/p>\n SATURDAY, MAY 23<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 9 a.m. Pinning Ceremony<\/strong> for nursing graduates at the Byron Recreation Complex.<\/span><\/p>\n 11:30 a.m. Multicultural Graduation Celebration<\/strong> at the Byron Recreation Complex.<\/span><\/p>\n 1 p.m. ROTC Commissioning<\/strong> at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.<\/span><\/p>\n 2:45 p.m. Class of 2026 Legacy Photo<\/strong> at the Loyola Science Center.<\/span><\/p>\n 4 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass<\/strong> at the Byron Recreation Complex.<\/span><\/p>\n 5:30 p.m. A Royal Toast to the Class of 2026 <\/strong>at the Dionne Campus Green.<\/span><\/p>\n SUNDAY, MAY 24<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 9:45 a.m. Doors open for the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony<\/strong> at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tickets are not required.<\/span><\/p>\n 11 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony <\/strong>begins.<\/span><\/p>\n 12 p.m. Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards Ceremony<\/strong> at the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.<\/span><\/p>\n 3:45 p.m. Doors open for the Graduate Commencement Ceremony<\/strong> at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tickets are not required.<\/span><\/p>\n 4:30 p.m. Graduate Commencement Ceremony<\/strong> begins.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Mohegan Arena, home of the NHL\u2019s Pittsburgh Penguins\u2019 top minor league affiliate, is located at 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702, about 20 miles south of campus. Visit the arena\u2019s website<\/a> to review its clear bag policy and security procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f KEY EVENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
FRIDAY, MAY 22<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n![\"Large](\"https:\/\/news.scranton.edu\/articles\/2026\/05\/images\/grad-image2.jpg\")
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<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd LOCATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Please refer to the University\u2019s campus maps webpage<\/a> for precise locations of school buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfa5 LIVESTREAMS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Class Night (7:30 p.m. Friday)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n