For Graduates
The commencement ceremony is about celebrating you. Take an active role and make it as successful as you are.
Hampshire College Commencement 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and join us for Commencement!
We will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing Hampshire graduates from winter 2025 and spring 2026. We look forward to having families and friends on campus to cheer them on!
Everyone is welcome to commemorate this milestone with us. Because this is their day to celebrate, each graduate will receive three tickets for seating under the tent to share with friends and family. Please plan to arrive early, as there’s no reserved seating.
We’ll also have three viewing rooms in Franklin Patterson Hall for anyone who wishes to be indoors. No tickets required for indoor seating.
Livestream and Video
Commencement will be livestreamed on YouTube, where a full video will be posted after the event.
Div III Showcase
See the schedule (TBD)
Div III Gallery Show
Each year, artists in their final semester at Hampshire experiment with form and conceptual propositions in a series of small group exhibitions. In April and May of 2026, the Hampshire College Art Gallery will present a series of exhibitions.
Preparing for Commencement
For Families
From seating to accessibility to parking, find out everything your need to know for your grad's upcoming celebration!
Schedule of Events
There will be a variety of special events to celebrate graduates and their families, including the Div III showcase, gallery exhibit, and a community reception. Find out all the details!
Photographs and Video
Find the professional photographs of graduates receiving their diplomas on Commencement day, as well as links to view the ceremony online.
