COMMENCEMENT
Schedule of Ceremonies: May 2026
| Date | Time | Location | Ceremony | Graduating Class |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | 2 p.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Zucker School of Medicine Watch Livestream | Spring 2026 graduates |
| Friday, May 15, 2026 | 4 p.m. | Adams Playhouse | Celebration of Scholarly Excellence *by invitation only Watch Livestream | Spring and August 2026 graduates |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 9 a.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Undergraduate Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics School of Education Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies School of Health Sciences Watch Livestream | Spring and August 2026 graduates |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Undergraduate Frank G. Zarb School of Business The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science Watch Livestream | Spring and August 2026 graduates |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Graduate Master’s and Doctoral Candidates — All Schools (except Maurice A. Deane School of Law) Watch Livestream | Spring and August 2026 graduates |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Maurice A. Deane School of Law Watch Livestream | Spring and August 2026 graduates |
Campus Celebrations Honoring the Class of 2026
Date | Time | Location | Event Name |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 12:45-2 p.m. | Hofstra University Club | |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student Center Greenhouse | Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Celebratory Brunch |
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Hofstra University Club | LHSC 2026 Senior Award |
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. | Plaza Room East, Student Center | |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | John Cranford Adams Playhouse | Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Convocation |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. | Student Center Greenhouse | |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 1-3 p.m. | Leo A. Guthart Hall | |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 5:30-7 p.m. | HOFUSA | |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Multipurpose Rooms, Student Center | |
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Multipurpose Rooms, Student Center | |
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 12:15-2:30 p.m. | Hofstra University Club | DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science Recognition Luncheon |
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. | Multipurpose Rooms, Student Center | |
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lawrence Herbert School of Communication | |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 12 p.m. | John Cranford Adams Playhouse | Maurice A. Deane School of Law Graduate and Public Service Awards Celebration |
Various dates | Various times | Various locations | |
Various dates | Various times | John Cranford Adams Playhouse |
December 2026 Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Ceremony | Graduating Class |
| Friday, December 18 | 1 p.m. | Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex | Midyear Commencement: All Schools | Summer and Fall 2026 graduates |
All commencements follow this order:
- Remarks by President Susan Poser and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Trustees Donald Schaeffer
- Conferral of degrees – Provost Charlie Riordan and President Susan Poser
- Conferral of undergraduate degrees
- Announcement of undergraduate names
- Conferral of master’s degrees
- Announcement of names
- Doctoral degree presentation
- Closing remarks and tassel
- Congratulations
