Fisher Announces 2026 Commencement Schedule

Next May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2026 during its 72nd Commencement.

Six ceremonies, held in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse, will recognize graduates and their accomplishments on May 6, 8, and 9. Tickets will be available in early spring.

Commencement Schedule

Wednesday, May 6

11 a.m. – Athletics Ceremony celebrating:

• This ceremony is for spring student-athletes who may have championship competition conflicts with their academic-based ceremony.

Friday, May 8

10:30 a.m. – Baccalaureate Mass

• Held in the Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great, the Baccalaureate Mass is open to all graduating undergraduate and graduate students. All are welcome.

2 p.m. – Graduate Ceremony celebrating:

• Wegmans School of Nursing Master’s in Nursing Candidates
• Wegmans School of Nursing Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Candidates
• Wegmans School of Nursing Certificate Program Candidates 
• Wegmans School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidates
• School of Arts and Sciences Master of Public Health Candidates

4:30 p.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony celebrating:

• Wegmans School of Nursing Majors

 Saturday, May 9

10 a.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony celebrating:

• School of Arts and Sciences Literature, Communications, Arts Majors: English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media and Communication, Public Relations, Film and Television
• School of Arts and Sciences Humanities Majors: American Studies, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish
• School of Arts and Sciences Social Science Majors: Data Analytics, Economics, Legal Studies, Political Science, Sport Management
• School of Business Majors: Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing

1 p.m. Graduate Ceremony celebrating:

• School of Business Master of Business Administration Candidates
• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Master’s Candidates: Educational Leadership, Inclusive Adolescence, Inclusive Childhood, Library Media, Literacy Education
• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership Candidates
• Wegmans School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates

4 p.m. Undergraduate Ceremony celebrating:

• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Majors: Inclusive Adolescence, Inclusive Childhood 
• School of Arts and Sciences Behavioral Sciences Majors: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology
• School of Arts and Sciences Natural and Mathematical Sciences Majors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry-Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics 
• School of Arts and Sciences Life Sciences Majors: Athletic Performance, Biology, Sustainability
• Wegmans School of Pharmacy Majors: Pharmaceutical Studies

Additional events, including School-based awards programs and Senior Week activities, will be added to the schedule as details are confirmed. Stay up-to-date on Commencement Weekend details and book your accommodations by visiting the Commencement website.