Ceremony #1:

Students graduating in the first ceremony include:

  • Esperanza College
  • Online Undergraduate Programs
  • Graduate Programs in the College of Health and Sciences and the Templeton Honors College Graduate programs

1st Ceremony Event Schedule

Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Friday, May 8, 2026 - Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. 

  • 1:00 p.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 1:00 p.m. - Doors Open for Guests
  • 2:00 p.m. - Commencement Ceremony Begins
Baccalaureate: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • 7:10 p.m. - Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
  • 7:30 p.m. - Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Ceremony #2:

Students graduating in the second ceremony include:

  • All Traditional Undergraduate students

2nd Ceremony Event Schedule

Commencement Rehearsal Meeting: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
  • Traditional Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal Meeting
  • Rehearsal is required for all traditional graduating seniors from all colleges. The Rehearsal will be held in the McInnis Auditorium.
  • Come learn about Baccalaureate, what you need to know about Commencement, participate in the Senior Class picture, and start the Celebration of your Commencement Weekend!
  • Any questions please email: graduation@eastern.edu.
Traditional Undergraduate Senior BBQ: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5 p.m.
  • Traditional Undergraduate Senior BBQ. Join your fellow seniors, professors, and university staff on the Walton Patio as we celebrate your accomplishments and future endeavors!
Baccalaureate: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • 7:10 p.m. - Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
  • 7:30 p.m. - Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. 

  • 9:30 a.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 9:30 a.m. - Doors Open for Guests
  • 10:30 a.m. - Commencement Ceremony Begins

Ceremony #3:

Students graduating in the third ceremony include:

  • Graduate programs of the College of Business & Leadership
  • Graduate programs of the College of Education & Behavioral Science

3rd Ceremony Event Schedule

Baccalaureate: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • 7:10 p.m. - Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
  • 7:30 p.m. - Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. 

  • 2:30 p.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 2:30 p.m. - Doors Open for Guests
  • 3:30 p.m. - Commencement Ceremony Begins