Commencement 2026

You’ve collected the memories, the achievements, the friends that will last a lifetime. You’ve learned so much and challenged yourself; working together in ways you never imagined. You, Class of 2026, are Vanderbilt graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read More

Fifty retiring faculty members were honored on May 8 for their years of service with the title of emerita or emeritus Read More

WATCH: Members of the Class of 2026 express how they've experienced Vanderbilt's core values of collaboration, support, growth and community. Read More

See the powerful challenge bestselling author and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks gives that could make our lives more meaningful. Highlights from Graduates Day 2026 Read More

Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read More

Vanderbilt University will honor the Class of 2026 and their achievements with a series of events on May 7 and 8. Check out this guide to Vanderbilt’s 2026 Commencement events. Read More

What are your favorite college memories? In this special series, watch members of the Class of 2026 and Commodores student-athletes show us their favorite Vanderbilt moments. Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

Commencement 2026 is May 7–8, and we are looking for staff marshals, also known as volunteers, to help celebrate our graduates and their families. Those who sign up to be a staff marshal can select positions across three events: Graduates Day at Memorial Gym or the Commencement Celebration at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Indoor Practice Facility on Thursday, May 7, and undergraduate Commencement at FirstBank Stadium on Friday, May 8. Staff marshals play a vital role in one of the university’s largest and most prestigious and meaningful events.  Read More