Commencement

May 3, 2026

Save the date for the Spring 2026 Commencement—Sunday, May 3! On this page, you'll find information about the ceremony, submitting your degree conferral, ordering regalia and guest tickets, and more. 

Congratulations to all of Chatham University's graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you this May.

Three Chatham University graduates in gowns and caps pose for a photo

Spring 2026 Commencement

Spring 2026 Commencement will occur on Sunday, May 3, at Highmark Stadium. The Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed at . More information, including the start time, is forthcoming.

Chatham University student in graduate robes and cap, decorated with pearls and flowers

Â鶹ÒùÔº for Degree Conferral

Chatham's online degree conferral application opens on January 5, 2026. To graduate, you must  by March 9th. For any questions or concerns, please email the Registrar's Office at registrar@chatham.edu.

Three Chatham University graduates in robes pose for a photo

Order Your Regalia

Order your graduation regalia through our . The deadline to order for free campus pick-up at the post office is March 13th. For orders shipped to your home, they must be placed by April 5th (a $13.75 fee applies). For any questions about regalia pick-up, please email postoffice@chatham.edu.

Chatham University student in graduation garb poses for a photo with family

Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You can order your graduation announcements and other Commencement celebration items through . Additional Chatham gear can be purchased through the .