Commencement

Experience our 185th Commencement
Class of 2026 Commencement

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mitchell Center Fieldhouse

Sallie Hutton Sistare ,Associate Vice President, Alumni & Family Engagement

Upcoming Events

May.

2026

Baccalaureate celebration

Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

4:00pm

May.

2026

Baccalaureate celebration

Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

6:30pm

May.

2026

185th Annual Commencement Exercises

10:30am

Spotlights

Aerial photo of the Class of 2025 forming a large "'25" on Reese~Shackelford Common

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2025!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Annabelle Calderon and her mother, Crystal Horton.

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

As Denison’s softball team prepares to host the NCAC tournament, Annabelle Calderon recalls one of the most gloriously chaotic days of her life.

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

The Denison senior has become a decorated javelin thrower while persevering through an injury that would have ended most careers.

President Adam Weinberg standing at a lectern surrounded by balloons and speaking to an audience.

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2024!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill.

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

Presidential hugs, ceremonial cap-tossing, a magical student speaker. On May 13, we celebrated the hard work of more than 500 graduates.

Class of 2023 in the shape of 23 on a lawn

The great Senior Send Off!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

It’s a day filled with scenes of emotion, soaring achievement, hard work, words of wisdom and long goodbyes. And a few pancakes.

Student holding a graduation cap with a '2020' tattoo on their arm

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

"The community, the learning, the professors, the people ... It’s what has made more than 300 of us want to come back on some random weekend in June.”

A silver bracelet, inscribed with the quote “She believed she could, so she did”

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

As they pack up to leave The Hill, freshly minted Denison graduates face one last multiple-choice test.

Hannah Gilson walking up to the stage to get her award

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

The veil of secrecy surrounding Denison’s top award for graduating students adds to the drama and intrigue of the annual ceremony.

What's Happening

Photo of a graduate's cap with a 2025 tassel.

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Upcoming Events

Baccalaureate celebration

Baccalaureate celebration

185th Annual Commencement Exercises

Spotlights

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2025!

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2024!

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

The great Senior Send Off!

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

What's Happening

‘Life is jazz, baby:’ Denison celebrates 184th Commencement

2025 Senior Reflections

Advice for our graduates