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Commencement

The journey that began in the classroom culminates here. Commencement is the moment we honor your ambition, your research, and your resilience. Join us at Goodman Stadium as we celebrate the newest Lehigh alumni—undergraduates and graduates alike—ready to challenge the status quo and lead what’s next.

158th Spring Commencement Weekend

Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, May 17, 2026

This website will be updated frequently with details. We recommend bookmarking this page to stay up-to-date on the most current information.

2026 Commencement Schedule

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Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Goodman Stadium (outdoors)

Recognizing master’s and doctoral candidates.

RSVP details for Class of 2026

Severe Weather Plan

 
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Baccalaureate

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET | Packer Memorial Church

Baccalaureate service is part of the Lehigh graduation tradition. This year’s speaker is Timothy Beal, a distinguished scholar and engaging public speaker with a passion for exploring intersections of technology, religion, and ecology in the humanities and higher education. Beal is the Distinguished University Professor and Florence Harkness Professor of Religion at Case Western Reserve University.

Learn more about this ceremony

 
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Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET | Goodman Stadium (outdoors)

RSVP details for Class of 2026

Severe Weather Plan

 

Important Information

The commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors in Goodman Stadium. In the event of extreme weather conditions, a ceremony will move indoors. We recommend you review the severe weather information and monitor the page if weather may affect your ceremony.

Accessible parking and seating are available at the commencement ceremonies.

A step-by-step checklist to help students keep track of all the things they need to do in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Celebrate the Class of 2026

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Congratulatory Messages (Link Coming Soon)

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Commencement Swag (Link Coming Soon)

 

Past Commencements

Select a year using the dropdown to view its programs, awards and honors.