Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
The 2026 Convocation and Commencement schedule is now available.
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Weather update
Commencement weekend is here, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with the Class of 2026. With two upcoming outdoor events, we have been monitoring the weather, and we have some updates for Friday and Saturday.
Rain is in the forecast, and all graduation ceremonies (Convocations and Commencement) are rain or shine events. At this time, the National Weather Service isn’t predicting severe weather, so Friday’s Lerner College Undergraduate Convocation and Saturday’s main Commencement ceremony will go on as planned. We encourage all to dress for the weather.
A few things to keep in mind:
Small, personal-sized umbrellas are permitted in the stands. Please be mindful of those seated around you when raising and lowering your umbrella.
For safety and clear sightlines, umbrellas are not permitted for those seated on the field (including graduates, guests in ADA seating, faculty and alumni delegates).
Ponchos will be available at entry for all seated on the field.
On Saturday, Commencement ticket holders who would prefer to watch the ceremony from indoors can do so at the Bob Carpenter Center, which will be open as a refuge with the live stream playing. Access is available through Delaware Stadium.
All other ceremonies are indoors. Guests may bring umbrellas for use to and from venues, but are asked to keep them closed while inside.
All ceremonies will be livestreamed at udel.edu/udlive.
For the latest updates, including any schedule changes, visit udel.edu/commencement for additional information; questions can be directed to commencement@udel.edu.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Fun Facts: The Class of 2026
6,657
graduates
60
veterans and members of the military
44
states and territories represented
18-78
age range of graduates
44
countries represented
23
May 23rd birthdays
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