Please Note: UAB will hold commencement exercises at the conclusion of the spring and fall semesters. Students planning to complete their studies at the end of the summer semester may participate in either the spring or fall graduation ceremonies. Students must apply to graduate AND register to walk by April 1, 2026 to participate in spring 2026 commencement. Registration for fall commencement will open on May 15, 2026.
Spring 2026 Ceremony Dates & Times
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Doctoral Hooding
Location: Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Includes all Plan 1 Doctoral candidates earning:
PhD, DSc, DrPH, EdD
Friday, May 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Includes all undergraduate and graduate students from:
School of Nursing
Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Includes undergraduate and master’s students from:
Collat School of Business
School of Education and Human Sciences
Saturday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Includes undergraduate and master’s students from:
College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Includes undergraduate and master’s students from:
All Other Schools
Fall 2026 Ceremony Dates & Times
Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Doctoral Hooding
Location: Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Includes all Plan 1 Doctoral candidates earning:
PhD, DSc, DrPH, EdD
Saturday, December 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Includes all undergraduate and graduate students from:
College of Arts and Sciences
Collat School of Business
Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bartow Arena
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Includes undergraduate and master’s students from:
All Other Schools