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
| Date and Time | Ceremony and Schools | Degrees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., April 22, 6:00 p.m. | Doctoral Hooding | PhD, DSc, DrPH, EdD | Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center |
| Fri., May 1, 9:30 a.m. | School of Nursing | DNP, Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |
| Fri., May 1, 2:00 p.m. |
Collat School of Business School of Education and Human Sciences |
Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |
| Sat., May 2, 9:30 a.m. | College of Arts and Sciences | Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |
| Sat., May 2, 2:00 p.m. |
Joint Health Sciences School of Engineering School of Health Professions School of Public Health The Graduate School |
Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |
Fall 2026 Ceremony Dates & Times
| Date and Time | Ceremony and Schools | Degrees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., Dec. 9, 6:00 p.m. | Doctoral Hooding | PhD, DSc, DrPH, EdD | Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center |
| Sat., Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. |
Collat School of Business College of Arts and Sciences |
Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |
| Sat., Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. |
Joint Health Sciences School of Engineering School of Health Professions School of Public Health The Graduate School |
Master’s, Bachelor’s | Bartow Arena |